I never post just read all the good info,,,, thanks folks..... i have 2 brother sewing machines have had my old emb one for many years.... got what i call the baby... 147.00 several yrs ago now.as a back up. and love love love that little thing.. sews like a dream......now the high dollar huskavarner.... that all but talks to you.......is just ok... darn sure not my fav.. I got a good deal on the price as it was used in a Show..but how I wish I had saved my money and got another Brother..... but it embs a bigger field and i do use it at times...... I also have a very old now Brother serger I just love... i am teaching a 13 yr old to sew and she has 1/2 a scrappy made for her bed... she loves that little machine and i love she loves sewing... just made my day...