The only other machine I have used besides my bernina's was a janome quilter's model. Sorry I can't remember the name of the model. Low cost and had many feet with it related to quilting. It was a very nice machine and buying the extra accessory feet was so inexpensive I was able to buy them all for a song compared to the bernina feet. It worked really well and there was no oiling. All that was sealed in a compartment. I just could not get used to it since I had always worked with a bernina. I am sure you understand. I sold it here on the board and the lady was very happy with it. It was within her range with all of the feet!