I have a Bernina 820. I mostly have it on my Bernina Frame for quilting, however, I do take it off to sew with it when I get a chance. I LOVE IT! I do not see myself ever getting another machine, as it has every feature I could possibly want. I have been sewing on Berninas for 25 years and this machine did not disappoint me. I went with an 820 instead of 830 as I did not need the embroidery feature and it was 1000s of dollars less. If you have the $$$$, and you want the top of the line, than it is your machine. You may want to look at the 700s just to compare. Just a warning, this machine is so different then any machine you probably have sewn on, so give it a chance, and don't let it intimidate you.