I would not be without a back up machine. I have a new old 1950s machine. One we bought in 1962/63. A couple more I don't use. My Babylock Jane is my piecing machine. My Juki TL98QE I use for quilting. I use the last two all the time. I don't like the knee lift and don't use them. Fist has the thread cutter, other has the needle up button and both stop with needle down. I love those features.