Such good information from Board Members. Such a huge decision. I have a Pfaff that I use once in a while. It is a work horse but could never get the FMQ right with it. The one other thing about the Pfaff that is different from most machines is its SLANTED FRONT. This feature did not make it fit the acrylic extension that I purchased. Not sure if they have changed this feature on the new machines. I now have a Brothers INNOV-is 2000. Love it! I also have a Brothers machine that I purchased in 1959 that still works.