My local sewing repair man told me quite some time ago that Singer bought those companies and they will now all be made in China, Is it true? Who knows!!!, Sure glad I have a Bernina although I have to travel 200 miles to my dealer, there is no dealer in this town,but 2 quilt shops, It is either Flagstaff or Las Vegas, so I go toFlagstaff, I can order any thing I need with one telephone call, :thumbup: