I have a Bernina and love it but am looking for another machine that is lighter but also sews well. I still have my first machine, a Phaff in a cabnet. I don't think it runs anymore but I well keep it. Between the two machines I had a Sears Kenmore 100 stitch machine that gave me trouble all the time. I did make one of my daughter's wedding dress with it but it liked to run by itself. I love my Bernina and well love the machine I get in a few months to take to class. I also have a Bernina serger and embroidery machine that I have never learned to use. It is way out dated and I don't think I will ever use it. I did buy it used.