Stitchnripper and Prism99 - I can only afford the Passport if I sell the 222 but I hope to get a couple more FW 221's. I teach sewing and quilting to 4-Hers and not many people have machines. Since I know and maintain the machines myself I have no fear of letting the kids use them. But there is food for thought - I'd wanted a 222 for a long time.... I just am not crazy about letting kids loose on that.