Well, I just wanted all of you to know that yesterday I brought home my very own Passport! I am so excited. I have loved my Pfaff 2144, but I have had a lot of trouble with the retention gadget which holds the bobbin in place and keeps it working. Apparently the least little thing causes the top thread to get sucked in and pops this part off leaving the machine inoperable. It has been replaced about 6 times and the last few times my repair man did not even charge me. At any rate, I still know that Pfaff makes a great machine despite my problem machine. This gives me a travel machine which I can count on and it is light and easy to move. Hurrah! I'll keep you posted on Baby's adventures.