I have had many different Viking machines.. I have loved everyone. Right now I have the Viking SE and a Mega Quilter. I like the idea that i have a great sewing machine and also an embroidery machine. It also has a lot of neat features. like the thread cutter, no lift persure foot, needle up or down and lots of aother things. Iuse my mega quilter with my Little Gracie quilting frame and it does a really great job. I sure hope you choose theVicking machine. I think you will really enjoy using it.