I bought this machine when the old digital machine that I had could not be repaired anymore because parts were not made for it anymore. Just as well it was not what I had expected all of 10 years ago and it will remain nameless. I love Singer machines and have had several over the years and this one is just as great as the others. They all do different things and this one is perfect for all of my everyday sewing and if I want to make a quilt it works well for that also. I brought it with me to visit my daughter because she was trying to relearn how to sew. Well with this machine it was no time and she was going strong. The only problem is when I went back home and took my machine with her and she had to use the old one I had given her many years ago. It is a singer also but very basic and she got spoiled by this wonderful machine. She is now saving up to get one of her own.