I went to Quilt In A Day in San Marcos this morning - they sell these machines. I asked if they knew who designed it and if it was related to Bernina and the sales lady did not know. She offered to let me try it, but I declined since I had no intention of buying it. They appeared to be well made, but I couldn't see inside it. I thought it was a pretty strong endorsement for QIAD have them for sale in the shop.