I got my Bernina 440 QE last May on sale at the local dealer, and it is the best purchase I have ever made! It has really helped me step up my sewing and quilting. I have been using it nearly every day for the last 6 months, and I don't know what I did without it. If you are a quilter, it comes with all the feet you need to peice and quilt. My applique looks great too. I haven't had any of the tentsion issues I had with my last machine, and everything I make looks professional. I would never hesitate to recommend this machine!