Over the years I have had every brand of machine. Some new some used. I have settled on Juki straight stitch for piecing, quilting, bag making, and thick seam sewing. I have an older Bernina for decorative stitches and zig zag. Those stitches come in handy now and then. I have a Brother embroidery machine, a Feather Weight, and Janome travel machine. If I could have only one machine it would be the Juki.