I love mine. It has a powerful motor and sews great, whether piecing or FMQ on or off a frame. I don't mind the bobbin placement and have no problems with the thread cutter. I don't tend to use the needle threader but for some reason I this one is easier for me to thread than front-facing needles. The machine is heavy with good suction cups so you won't be wanting to move locations very often. The speed is all controlled by the pedal- no button to govern speed- so be prepared to attach your own to the pedal if that is an issue. It has plenty of speed yet easy to sew very slow when needed without anything extra.