Originally Posted by Cheri_J

Well, I couldn't wait and went test driving yesterday. My top three choices: Pfaff Expressions 4, Babylock Symphony, and the Bernina Auroa 440 QE.

I test drove an Elna, Babylock Symphony, Brother Laura Ashley, and the Bernina. I loved the babylock and the Bernina.

The Bernina was a tad over my budget at $3200. It had the stitch regulator - which was a blast to play with, great even stitches and was really quiet. The Babylock has so many built-in stitches, has the fabric sensor, LARGE quitling area, great stitches, and was also quiet. I liked the built in tutorial. The babylock dealer offered me $1400 off the MSP. That price is good until Monday at 9pm. The dealer said prices change on Tuesdays and Fridays. I still can put down $10 to hold the price. Also, if it is offered at a lower price at the fair, they will refund the difference.

I haven't test drove the Pfaff yet.

I'm really leaning towards the Babylock. It comes with 17 different feet and the feet I use for my current machine will fit the Babylock. I went on foot buying frenzy a couple of years ago and bought about 20 different feet. I serioulsy don't think I will need any additional accessories for the babylock.

The Bernina dealer told me that Bernina has discontinued the 440QE and what they have is all they are going to get.

We are off to the races today. I'm putting all of my research into my bag and will make up my mind. Aghhhh- my brain hurts alreadY!