Karen, I bought a Prodigy about two years ago and just love it. I tried several others and none of them could handle as well as the Prodigy. Charlie was the first to put a stitch regulator on a longarm machine and his works better than any I have tried. What's even better, the company is located in ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA. I have taken my machine there several times to have it adjusted after I did something stupid. Having the company close by is a priceless advantage. Send me a PM if you would like more information, or would like to come try my machine.