I had a Bernina 820 for quilting. It was a good machine but I find the Janome Memory Craft 15000, w/embroidery a much better machine because the accessories are much more affordable. The machine itself is a quality machine with very few problems. I also have a Janome Artistic 18 quilter w/frame. When I started quilting and embroidery, I thought having two machines was the better way to go. Now unless you get used ones, the prices are way too high. You might want to look at the Babylock. But as others have said, test drive before you buy. Good luck.