Seriously? you're questioning the quality of Walmart sewing machines? I know I'm a bit of a machine snob, but what do you really expect from Walmart? you get what you pay for with sewing machines or anything else. You'd probably get a better machine at Goodwill than walmart. If you want to do FMQ, go to your local sewing machine dealer & talk to them. the small independent sellers actually care whether you buy a machine from them or not. there are good (or at least decent) as well as bad machines in all price ranges. once you get over the sticker shock, your local dealer will help you select a quality machine that will meet your needs and budget -- and will take care of you for years. walmart is where you buy dog food, not sewing machines!