JuileR

I know this post is a couple of years old but I now own a Bernina Q24 and I love it. I have had no issues with using standard needles. I change them at the same rate I changed the round shaft ones. The machine is lightweight so I can easily quilt with one hand while holding a ruler steady with the other. I have the ruler package, the double needle plate & the back handles for pantographs. The only thing I don't have are channel locks. I quilt for myself & others but not continuously. Have had the machine for 5 months. There is currently no programmability. It is all freehand or pantos or templates. I ptetty much do freehand. I traded in a Tin Lizzie ESP18 & am Very happy with the Q24. The only downside is Bernina pricing for all the additions which is typical Bernina...