I just bought the Q24 and it was installed this past week. I have had training on it and it is fabulous--so easy to use and move. I went right into making feathers and it was a lark. I have a Bernina 880 so the move to Q24 is easy. I bought the pantograph kit and they installed it. It also has a stylus for using pattern boards--I have to explore that but did buy some pantograph patterns. I am now looking to buy the Qmatic when it is released. More to come--haven't had a chance to use my new machine but I have observed a handiquilter and there is no comparison. Threading the machine and winding the bobbin is a piece of cake. i did not want a Q20 as you still have to guide the fabric with your hands and pin your layers together. Loading the Q24 is much simpler and less backbreaking than the Handiquilter.