I absolutely love this machine. It has everything on it, except the automatic thread cutter. I have started a new quilt and I love the ease of using the quarter inch foot. It sews so evenly and smoothly. I love that it has so many built-in stitches. I have a couple of other machnes I use--Brother is one that I have always relied on and never been disappointed! I teach sewing to a group of girls in the summer and have purchased twelve sewing machines for them. I always buy Brother and these girls have quickly learned how to wind their bobbins, thread their machines, and sew. My girls are between the ages of eight and fourteen. BUY BROTHER...you can't beat it.