Originally Posted by pieces

My vote goes to the Bernina :) My husband bought my 180E, embroidery machine for me for Xmas in 1999. And used it for piecing and embroidery for awhile. Then set it up for emboridery only last year. Last year I bought a used 150QE for piecing. I'm not sure about other machines but the Berninas have different bobbin systems. Some are better for embroidery and some are better for straight stitching (piecing) thats why I bought the 150QE, the bobbin system is better for piecing. Don't over look a used machine. I bought mine from a Bernina dealer. I knew she would stand behind her machines. Do your research to find a machine that fits what you want to do. Do not purchase one on $ alone. You get what you pay for.