I have a Pfaff 2038. LOVE it. I haven't had any trouble going over bulky seams. I'm trying to learn to free motion with it, there's definately a learning curve..all mine, the machine knows how :lol: :lol: :lol: I think you need to get what works best for you. I probably have things on this machine I'll never use, other things I don't even know I have :shock: But my LQS provides them for classes, she's also a dealer, took no time to get hooked!!! After the 30 year old basic singer I've been sewing on, I feel like I have the bestest machine on earth :lol: :lol: :lol: Have fun deciding, and YES, you deserve it!!