I don't have that model, but I did get the low end xr1355 from Costco 3 years ago. Love the brother machines. Have been sewing on this one for all my piecing and general sewing and no issues with it. I do my FMQ on a Juki because it has the much larger throat. I have had other Brother machines and have never had any problems. I'm sure the model you are interested in will serve you well.