My BFF in TX has a Viking that she used for years. When it went on the blink, waiting for repair, she invested in a Brother for embroidery. She was so impressed with the Brother that last year she purchased a bigger, super fancy Brother with all the bells and whistles. If anyone wants to know which one it is, I can find out for her - send me a PM. She says the Brother walks circles around her Viking... Matter of fact, after she got her new Brother, several ladies in her embroidery group followed suit and purchased one.