I used a Pfaff in the 50's in High School then in college. DH would not buy me a Pfaff so after the divorce I put myself and 4 kids thru college. THEN I bought MY PFAFF #4270 and after about 10 years I sold it to my Best Friend. WRONG! I should have kept it. I then bought a Free Style on a half price sale and monthly payments. I even FMQ with the feed dogs up and am doing very well at it. Have visited Germany 6 times and there are Fpaff dealers on most every corner. WOW! Hugs