An overall well-performing machine for most sewing and quilt piecing needs. Stitch Performance I have tried several times to do free motion quilting with this machine and have not been pleased with the results. I ensure a new (correctly sized) needle, proper thread, and the right foot each time I try but still end up with a lot of skipped stitches. For regular sewing, I am generally very happy although I find I have to check the tension quite frequently to ensure it is even. Ease of Use This machine is very easy to use and has nice features such as needle up/down and the automatic cutter. Fabric Handling Like many machines, I use a scrap of fabric to get each seam going or else I find the machine tends to grab the fabric and thread down into the stitch plate and make a garbled nest of thread which I must then cut out with scissors. Versatility There are a lot of stitches on this machine and many settings (e.g., needle position, stitch length) within each sub-category of stitches. Design Overall it is very intuitive and easy to use; the buttons and switches are where I expect them to be. It does not have a great deal of throat space for quilting, however, I did not buy it for that specific purpose so it would not be appropriate for me to hold this against the design. Durability I have had this machine for eight years and have been very pleased with it's performance. It still looks like new after all these years of frequent usage.

ecormack

USA

This is by far the best sewing machine I've ever had.  I've been sewing since I was a teen off and on and until I bought this machine it was mostly off.  Now, I find excuses to sew.  I find working with this machine is so easy.  It is computerized so I can push a button and it will start sewing - all I have to do is guide the material.  When I've finished a seam I touch another button and it automatically knots the seam.  One more button and it cuts both the top and bottom thread.  I have tons of decorative stitches; including stitches that are made to be used with quilting, all with a push of a button. When I purchased the machine; I added the machine embroidery package.  It is such a joy to push a button and create beautiful images on everything from handbags, to pillows and towels and even ready made clothes.  The machine is very user friendly; but I would recommend taking a class if you've never done machine embroidery.   I read through the manual prior to the class and felt rather overwhelmed.  But after taking the two beginner classes offered by the store I was able to come home and start creating.  If you love to sew - I would highly recommend this sewing machine.

ktds

Hilliard, OH