Originally Posted by MFord

I'd jump on that 801 in Seattle! The reason I have the Berninas in the first place is that my friend has an 801 that purrs like the sweetest kitten you've ever petted! It make fabulous straight stitches - so much prettier than the ones from my newer machines! I tried out the 830 last night and it sounds almost as sweet - haven't tried the decorative stitches yet.