Remember these are sold at Walmart, not Walmart machines. That being said, I have a Brother that was a rebuilt NOT top of the line. I bought the walking foot and the darning foot, etc. I had a lot of trouble with it which I attributed to my lack of experience. Several others in our group had purchased the Singer 7469Q and I was encouraged to follow. I finally did after 6 - 8 months. World of difference for me. Again, I emphasize that the lower end Brother was not good for me, an inexperienced seamstress who jumped right into quilting