Interesting comments on the "dislikes" of the BSR...I have been on the fence about buying a Bernina with a stitch regulator, especially with the Holly day sale Bernina has going on. I may have to take a "sandwich" with me on my next trip to the Bernina dealer and see if I can practice FMQ since I am used to not having the stitch regulator on my DSM. I do use a stitch regulator when I rent the HQ Avante LA.