Babylock is a beautiful machine. Be sure you check out the self threading feature. The Babylock threader beats the heck out of all the other machines I test drove. All my friends have different makes & they all like the Babylock threader better. I personally think all machines should have the same threader. I just purchased an Elna 730 as well & am sorry I didn't spend the extra bucks & get a Babylock with a larger throat than the one I have. I may exchange it when I get back to Canada.