Miriam, yes I do like it a lot and not a good one for a HC. It has been used a lot and must have been a good one. It takes a 15X1 needle. When I get it all cleaned and the bobbin case repaired I will but it in the standard treadle I have and will give it a good work out. I will not have time to do it before you get here thou. Just to much to do and you know how that goes LOL