All the babylock are handiquilter machines so the are well made. You do have to add to the 10ft for hand wheels and such you need at least a clearance on one sidebto walk around the back. And if you plan to use pantos those will be done from the back sof yout wI'll nor want it agains a wall wit no clearance. I got a great deal on an avante in august due to them being fazed out for the Amara but I think they will still be sold as babylocks.