I have a 1999 Bernina, steel workings, an absolute work horse ... but very heavy and naturally, my quilting room is on the 2nd floor, as far from the exit doors as possible. I have a Bernette Seville 4, and use it for travel. Love it! It is a backup when the Big Bernina is in the shop for a tune-up.
Like everything else, it's a personal prefference. I have gone thru three "mini" machines. My local Bernina dealer had a sale on something I needed, and the Seville and other Berninas were also on some promotional. Bought the Sevill4. Berninas like to be oiled and I think I have each on a schedule ... it's like servicing your car: X number of hours = a certified servicing. Also, the (big) Bernina is not portable for me, the plastic and smaller bernette is light weight and very portable. The big Bernina is Swiss made where as the small, plastic bernette is made in China.[h=2]Popular Forum Topics[/h]