I've enjoyed sewing for years--everything from clothing to crafts to quilts. When my old faithful Singer finally wore out, someone gave me a different brand, but it didn't hold up to the type of sewing I do. Can't tell you how glad I am to have this new Singer and how much I love all the new features! Very intuitive to learn how to use it, but it has soooo many capabilities and conveniences built in. I'm a Singer fan, for sure!