I had the Husqvarna D1 and got a water leak over the D1 so I upgraded to the Diamond. I admit I do not take aadvantage of the embroidery part but really like the way it sews. I use lots of decorative stitches when I quilt. But for my classes i take a Janome becauseit is lighter weight. When I look at a machine I want needle up and down, and to be able to move the needle both right and left. I like the Diamond because it has a thread cutter and is handy when I am quilting and have to cut the thread in the middle of the quilt.