My LQS is swapping out their APQS Millie's for the new Bernina. They allow you to rent time on the longarms if you have taken their certification class. One disadvantage to the Bernina is that the table size is not as long. I had to hurry and complete a king-size quilt (112" x 112") because it wouldn't fit on the new Bernina table. I think the table is only 108" in length. Regardless I was told that my quilt plus backing would not fit on the Bernina table.