I bought a used Bernina Artista sewing/embroidery machine from a friend who could not remember how to use it. I have taught myself with the instruction manual. The manual is NOT user friendly and I would not buy another Bernina without also getting lessons on how to use it because I know there is so much more the Bernina can do but the manual is so awful that I can't figure it out. I have a Janome Quilters Edition that I bought online and just love - the manual is very user friendly and I can't complain about anything except the needle threader!