I have all Vikings, from the Diamond down , 5 Vikings. I was told by my dealer, who used to work with other brands, that she thought the Vikings were the easiest machines to learn and use. I LOVE them and wouldn't go to anything else, but I have to confess, I also have never used anything else but did have Singers at one time. Would never have a Singer machine again. Love the old ones, but not the newer ones. Using a sewing machine is like riding a bike or ice skating, practice practice practice. You have to keep trying new things, and then you will grow to love your machine.