Donna13350, very well stated about your machine. Machine embroidery is a learning curve and I think once we master our machines we love them. I think most of us go with a machine that we are comfortable with. I recently took a class at a shop that sells a different brand of machines than I have. I have a Viking and love it. The owner of the store could do nothing but bad mouth my machine. I have had Vikings since the 80's and have loved each and every one of them.