I am on my second serger. I do use it for making Linus quilts. I use the envelope method and serge that part. I then Machine quilt the turned envelope. I broke the looper on my first Bernina and rather than have it repaired I traded up to a easier threading machine. I use it in fits and starts but it is always plugged in to my serge protector along with the rest of my machines. Many of the newer machines come with the chain stitch. I don't see any use for that in my sewing needs. If you have ever pulled the wrong thread and had a garmet come apart that was serged it was chain stitched.