I'm with RedGarnet222 on this one. I got a 7 year old Bernina Virtuoso 153QE when I bought a used Koala cabinet. The cabinet was what I really wanted as I have a brother Innovis 1250D but the deal was for both and it was too good to pass up. You know what's coming...the Bernina has the best stitch I have ever seen. It's hard to describe the difference but I'll try: Every stitch from the Bernina is exactly like the last one...they are always all the same; straight and true and, well, beautiful. No matter what. I am a Bernina fan and now probably would not buy anything else, if I ever need another machine as I think this will be in my well. It will last longer than I last. I don't think I can say the same for the Brother. I have had 3 Brother machines and always have problems with the bobbin when it is toward the end. The Bernini is older and does not have a lot of extras. It doesn't have a low bobbin thread warning and it is so quiet, stitches so trueeven when the bobbin thread is low...well, it's just a beautiful thing to behold.