I had a love/hate relationship with mine. It would take any thread in the top and bobbin, and the tension was easy to set and maintain. However, the stitch regulator quit after about 6 months of light use. I had a difficult time obtaining support from TinLizzie. After several attempts to contact them by phone and email, and not receiving a reply, they sent me a nice glossy brochure for their new models. I traded it in on a HandiQuilter.