Several of my friends and I own either Babylock or Brother, which actually manufacturers the Babylock machines. In one embroidery class I was in, out of a Pfaff, Janome, Bernina, Husqvarna and our 2 machines, we were the only ones that actually got any sewing done that day. The instructor was so impressed that she went out and bought the top of the line Babylock after the class. Having said all that, make sure you buy where you can get good service and someone will answer miscellaneous questions about the machines and how they work. All of them have some plastic in them. All of them will wear out over time....how long is that? My Singer I bought in 1969 finally had to have all the plastic gears replaced about 2000. It is still a workhorse and has had many a seam sewn on it. I wouldn't have had it fixed but I wanted it to zigzag again. Pick the machine you like and just go with it.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 04-11-2014 at 06:12 AM.