My only issue with my Pfaff (and this is totally a personal thing) is that the front of my machine sloped down. It seemed great when I purchased it before beginning to quilt but then when I wanted to purchase an acrylic extension, it never fit right. Also, could not do FMQ on it. Too many skipped stitches. Now in its defense, I was just learning how to FMQ. However, I tried everything. Even took it back to the LQS in my area and had her try FMQing on it. She did fine. She used a 90/14 needle then so I tried that to no avail. I now have a Brothers INNOVA-IS 2000. FMQ is fine with this machine. From what I have read on this Board in the last several years, all these amazing new machines are incredible.