Its whatever works for you. I use a Viking Designer 1, 14 years old but its the only one I have to use as I use my other embroidery machine just for embroidery. If I had my way I'd take back my Elna SU62 I had back in the 70's. Sold it when I got the Viking in 2000. Been kicking myself ever since. The Elna never saw the inside of a repair shop and I abused it terribly but she kept on stitching. Think one of the little knobs finally split but I glued it back together. Still wish I had her.