I have had this machine since December and I am really pleased with it. I have trouble however with the automatic threader. After placing the needle at its highest point and bringing the threading bar down, I have to push the lower part of the threading bar forward so that the tiny hook goes through the needle eye, otherwise the hook will not go through and it will not catch the thread. I have another self threading machine (another famous brand) and it does the threading job without my assistance. I am disappointed with this feature in my quantum. The cut feature is a wonderful tool, yet when I use polyester thread the thread jumps out of the needle, not so when I use cotton thread. Otherwise the machine is wonderful, I actually love it, it has marvelous features, lots of feet, great customer support and guidance, not to mention an incredible price. If I only could solve the two problems stated above I would have given it 5 stars