Need to try and even this up - Babylock Crescendo in my house. I do have an old Bernina that I would never let go, but love my BL. I have not looked at Berninas for many years, so can't really compare though.

I have a Baby Lock Unity which was a trade up from my Crescendo to add embroidery, and a Bernina 820QE. Hands down I would choose the Baby Lock. It took 6 months of back and forth with my dealer (an hour away) and 5 brands of thread to get the Bernina running. Had to replace sensors and a spring already. I belong to a Bernina 800 series board, and there are people all the time that have had problems with the 800 and 830's. I haven't heard as many problems on the 700's, but once burned twice shy.

DH just bought me a Bernina 880 with a huge Koala cabinet as a reward for losing 40 lbs. I am in definitely totally absolutely over the top in love with both the Bernina 880 and DH! We also have a dealer in our area that provides great service. I plan on taking my Machine in every year for a spa treatment at my age 65 I plan for this machine to last me the rest of my life. We also got the embroidery module. The quilt shop offers a discount on fabric purchases when you do this. Now I'm really motivated to lose another 49 lbs. to say thank you for such a wonderful gift. A win win situation. This is my 3rd Bernina. We traded my 640 for the 880 and I have a Numbered White Pearl I keep as a back up machine.

I just bought a 750 a year ago and love it. The only negative part is how often it has to be oiled. Do you find this annoying?

I say Crescendo all the way.

You really should try both. They're both fabulous machines but the feel is very different, especially if you use the stitch regulator for FMQ. Good luck.

yep..it comes as a package....i have always loved berninas....have had two...1630 and 1080 model....but the babylock is so nice as well, and a little cheaper.........so hard!

Thanks to all that have commented as it has really given me some feedback i really needed....pluses for both! Guess i'm going to have to test drive them for specifics and see which i like the best...

LOVE sewing on my Babylock!

Bernina all the way!