I saw the machine demoed at the Quilt Festival in Houston a couple years ago when it first came out. The stitches really do look like sashiko, especially if you lengthen the stitch a bit. I'd love to have one, but the price is just too high for a one trick pony. I agree with Polly -- I'd love to rent one. If they ever come down on their price, or if I ever find a used one, I'll buy one. Until then, I'll just dream.