patricej

to choose between pfaff and huskvarna, determine - first and foremost - whether there is a brand certified service and repair shop near you. they are both good brands with good reputations. as long as nothing goes wrong either one should last you for many years.

however, parts for both brands are hard to come by for third party repair providers. i know of at least one person who cannot get her pfaff fixed - even by a pfaff dealer - because of parts scarcity. in her case, she's been trying for many years to get it fixed.

i do note that you didn't mention janome as one you are considering. but if there is a conveniently located dealer/service/repair shop near you give it some thought.