I bought the Brother SQ9000 from Walmart about a year ago so that I would have a machine to take to classes. I've been very pleased. My main machine is a Bernina 440 but it's way too heavy to carry around. I have the directions for the Brother SQ9000 to change the default needle position when you turn the machine on (I changed mine to center), and to change the needle so it defaults to needle up. The default positions are very easy to change. If anyone needs the directions, just send me an email.