Just want to add my support for Bernina...I have the original 830 purchased in mid 70s...and cannot bring myself to ever part with it to upgrade to the newer models...it still sews beautifully....when I bought it, I told myself it would be the only machine I would ever need...and still seems be to true...it was also overwhelmingly at the time with all the stitch options but I took the classes and am still learning as I try new projects....have fun and enjoy the adventure...