Before you jump into the world of Bernina, check out the Brother DreamWeaver which is in the same price range. The accessories for the Bernina are not cheap. For example, the binding system is $300 per size (generic version is available on Ebay for $26 for a set of 3. Unfortunately Bernina dealers have been know to tell people that using the generic version voids the warranty). The Bernina feet are proprietary and are pricy. Many of the Brother accessories are generic and easily available on line. Brother/Babylock machines are very user friendly. You are spending a lot of money for something that will be part of your life for a long time. Please do your research.