I have had an old Singer for years and only for hobby sewing..curtains, hems, little crafts. I started masks and found it just was not working right and justified an updated machine. I had a very difficult time finding one, and if you search certain sites more than once, they start raising the price. I ordered a Singer and it got cancelled, inventory issue. Then found a Brother SE600 that was actually available. The price kept jumping on it everytime I looked at it so I almost didn't order. It went up $150.00 in one day. I let it sit 2 days and the price went back down. Terrible online games. However, the machine is computerized and so much nicer...I was able to get 3x as much work done. I am very happy to have it; I will probably do more sewing now that I can also embroider. I want to learn about some basic quilitng so I can use some old fabrics I have saved from family...Hoping I can incorportate them.