My turn!
Didn't think I would ever be asking, but I have finally decided to break down and get a new machine, so need some advice. My embroidery machine is just too heavy to carry to sewing club and classes so I need to get something very light. I have arm and shoulder problems, so the lighter, the better. I have looked at several different brands of machines and have it narrowed down to Pfaff Passport 2.0 or the Babylock Sophia (it's an embroidery machine also, which I would never use). The Pfaff weighs 13 lbs and the Babylock 11 lbs. I do have a Pfaff machine that I got years and years ago, but it's too heavy to lug around. It's a great machine and has served me very well. It now sits under my sewing table collecting dust. Both machines are on sale (at different shops), at about the same price. The Sophia does not include an extension table, but the Pfaff dealer will throw one in for no charge. Both stores offer all the free lessons you want/need to learn the features. Both stores have great service at reasonable prices. Love the staff at both stores. They are not far apart, so getting to either one for service is not a problem. I would love to hear from Passport and Sophia owners with pros and cons about these machines. TIA!