A great little machine for taking around and it sews great and it is cheap. The Brother 6000i which is available on Amazon right now for only $139.00. I have had mine for several years now and know a number of quilters in our Senior Park that have one and had it for over 5 years. The throat is not big but it certainly does the job for portability. Another Plus..........my $2000.00 Pfaff had a problem in the middle of an applique job and the Brother took over and you cannot see the difference in stitching. It weighs 14 pounds and is computer with 60 some stitches that work very well.