As far as quilting... I am a beginner all the way.. have no even made one yet myself! Long story short.. I was given a whole quilting room that was a ladies.... so I am soo excited about getting started with quilting! I have always done basic sewing off and on for years, but never started getting into quilting.... As far as what drew me to this machine.. I have just been searching online for several days and reading reviews etc .. and ran across this one for a good price so thought I would check it out!