I bought a Bernina a few years ago because I wanted more stitch options than I had with my basic Brother sewing machine. I was too new to sewing to realize that I had a lemon on my hands. I thought it was something I was doing wrong. After years of sewing I realized it was the machine and not me! It was finally relegated to the shed and was eventually stolen. I have to say that I don't miss it a bit! All of my power tools in the other hand..... :\
Donna