I have had my HQ Sweet Sixteen since the beginning of the year and absolutely love it. Don't bother with the stitch regulator. It did not take me long to get the stitches the way I liked them. I spent the extra on both leaves for the table...just finished quilting a king size bed spread - it was a breeze to do with this machine. It is such a pleasure not worrying any more about how large a quilt is before making it. Good luck with your decision.