I started out with the HQ16 moved up to the Avante 18 and a couple of months ago - bought the HQ Fusion...I am sold on the Handi Quilter machines. The Fusion in a wonderful machine and it lets you finish in a shorter period of time. The improvements on this machine are well worth the price. I do plan to add the ProStitcher in the next several months...gotta get through Christmas first...I am a huge fan of the HandiQuilter products. Good luck with your decision.