I had a Pfaff 1473 for a number of years, then in 2003 we gifted it to a dear friend who had been praying for a sewing machine, and I got a Pfaff 7570 which I really do love. It is my workhorse. I do not use the embroidery unit very much, but am glad to have it available if I need it. My backup machine is a Brother CS6000i, which I also love. Then, too, I have a 1954 Featherweight which I can take places with me. I have an old New Home, with electronic stitch length only, all else is manual. It is currently downstairs in our rental apartment, and I also have a Viking 1100, which is on permanent loan.to a dear friend.