I had this machine for my travel machine and for the most part loved it! The only thing I didn't like was that t he needle was left homing. If I had a straight stitch foot on the machine and forgot to center the needle when I turned it on, I would break a needle when I started sewing. But if you are not one to use a straight stitch foot and use the foot that came with the machine, it would be a great back up. Be aware the harp space is small, also. That said, I sewed a lot of quilts and bags on mine!