For me the Pfaff is the only way to go, best machine out there as long as you get the older ones, why, the older ones come with steel parts, I have one with the walking foot and one without, get one withe the walking foot, my hubbs spotted the one on craigs list with a walking foot, and got a fantastic deal, plus the guy sent it from California, he wrapped it so well, I couldn't believe it made it in one piece, and it worked beautifully, that was maybe 6 or 7 years ago, I take my machines in every year, if i have been using them non stop every 6 mos,. I just love these machines. But whatever you decide, you have to like it and use it. Best of luck looking