I have had the Babylock Tiara since November and love it. The Tiara and the HQ Sweet 16 are the same machine (both made by Handiquilter). I previously did all my quilting on my Bernina, and am just amazed at how much easier the sit-down machine is. Try as many of them as you can, and then pick the one that suits you best. Keep in mind that dealer support and education are important, too. Good luck. Betty