Not everyone wants a Bernina. My wife has one, I don't and I don't want one. Sorry to the Berina lovers of the world but I don't like Berninas. I do have 2 nice Brothers that I love. That being said we all have different taste and different priorities. Shame on that fellow quild member for being so shallow. Award winning quilts can be made on any machine you choose, be it a bargain machine, antique machine, hand-me-down machine or the best machine that your money can buy. Enjoy your talents