Hi Madam Purl, I was going to ask that exact same question-which machine have you now? How does the Pfaff compare regarding sewing through multi seams and overall reliability? I see my dealer has the designer 5 reduced in price at the moment. I have never tried a Pfaff machine and my dealer maintained the Janomes were abetter amchine. But the 8900 is 2600 Euros and the Pfaff is on special at 1500 euros at the moment. Just wondering.
Thanks Kninette for all your advice also
I do a lot of applique and lifting the presser foot up and down every inch can be a bit tiresome!!