maryb119

I'm a Pfaff girl myself. I have had a Pfaff for over 35 years and keep trading up. I am sold on the IDT.

zozee

Janome. I have had the step down model , the 8200, for 4.5 years and love it! Easy to work with, does FMQ like a dream, many features that I’m spoiled by.

NJ Quilter

My Viking machine is about 15 yrs old but I love it. I have not had one second's worth of trouble with it and rarely have it serviced. It is computerized but does not do embroidery (didn't want that feature) but it does have some embroidery stitches and an alphabet. If I spent more time with the machine I could probably master those, lol.

On the rare occasions I have had it serviced it's been at the same shop where I purchased the machine. The service guy there is great.

SusieQOH

Since you're open to suggestions I will say I love Bernina. I have 2 and they are amazing machines. But I don't know how they compare to the ones you mentioned. My local Bernina dealer is fantastic and that's important to me.
Good luck on your search!