We got a Singer in 1982 as a wedding present from my grandmother; it still works good as I've maintained it over the years but haven't used it much. Five or more years ago, I got a Singer Featherweight - love that little machine! A couple of years ago, I decided to take the plunge and get a brand new machine. I bought a Babylock Soprano and love it also. The thing I like about the Babylock is the automatic needle threader and thread cutter. Also, it has an attachment to make the arm longer for quilting. Each machine has it's own special advantages.