I have a Bernina 440QE with the stitch regulator and I could not go without it there are 2 settings for it one stops when your hands stop moving that one does beep when you go to fast to make a nice curve the other setting does not stop until the machine is turned off I use that one the most since I have gotten use to it I even free motion embroidery with it now any stamped pattern I love doing dish towels check with a Bernina dealer as the 440 has been replced and you may find one being traded in