I really cried when my Singer 2010 died after 32 years and I had to replace it. I only have about 15 years left to sew (I'm 62 now) so I didn't want to go crazy. I thought this machine was a good conservative choice - it has lots of features, however, I do not believe the quality is in the package. Shortly after starting to use it, the feed jammed; I had trouble winding the bobbin correctly. I feel it requires lots of patience in doing everything just so whereas my other Singer was easier to use and rarely gave me any kind of issue. I made a pillow out of fleece and had a terrible time with fabric feed. The identification of all the feet that look alike was hard for me also (I ended up returning this one to the online retailer and getting another brand that has a letter on each foot). After 32 years, I do know how to sew, but need a solid machine that does what it does well and not so much not well. Sorry Singer, you missed on this one.