I know quite a few ladies who have Pfaff machines and think they're the 'bees-knees' for all types of sewing, especially patchwork. We love the IDT foot ( dual feed), it's not a bulky attachment like some. Am not sure of the model, but a light-weight Pfaff 'Passport' was introduced for around $700 au, with many decorative stitches, good for taking to class or travelling. Hope this helps