I have a 2 year old Babylock Crescendo. No, I wouldnt do it again. I like the big harp space. I have used the laser light some but never the sensor. I had to take it in for cleaning 6 months after I had it cleaned. The upper thread area was packed full of lint and there is no way to clean it out at home even with a pipe cleaner. I like to quilt with star thread or connecting thread. I need to expect to have it cleaned more frequently if I continue to use those threads. I didn't want and stll don't want an embroidery machine