Thanks so much everyone for all your help and advice. After a lot of research I have asked my local dealer to get a machine in for me to test drive. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks also for reminding me how important the ergonomics of any task re. I had lower spinal operation several months ago followed recently by another operation to remove a couple of disks in my neck. I have been using a Janome QXL605 for piecing quilting small quilts. My first attempt since my operations has been a baby quilt for neighbour as a thank you gift. I would really struggled to move the quilt around in the small throat space this time although I hadn't really had any trouble before the ops. I can see that once I get my new machine there will be no stopping me.

I love my Pfaff Expression 2.0. I wouldn't trade it for anything. If you like your machine (if you get it) half as much as I do, you have a lot of joy ahead of you.

Dina

I don't have the machine you are thinking of getting, but older Pfaff's which I love. I just wanted to advise you to read carefully the reviews on that machine. I also have a Babylock Serenade which I almost didn't buy because of negative reviews. This machine was exactly what I wanted, and I am so glad I bought it in spite of the negative reviews. I love it. Once I carefully considered what was said in the reviews, I realized all the complaints were either operator error or something that just happens with that particular feature, and not really a "problem" (like getting a knot underneath after you have used the thread cutter feature---this just happens, with any brand of machine, after using the thread cutter). Good luck, and have years of enjoyment with your new baby.