Just want to agree with everyone. I've had this machine for a couple years. No tension problems, consistent stitch, and high powered to sew through intersections without distortions. The only problem I've ever had, and this is very small, is the Gutterman type thread spool hangs up a little when it gets down to the very end. If you are continuous piecing this is no problem but when you use the automatic cutter it can cause the needle to unthread. I solved this by just loosening the thread from the spool before cutting.