I do have one issue.. my thread keeps breaking But will continue to check out why! I started quilting 4 months ago using a Singer 7442 and it was great for making the grandkids clothes and for myself. BUT, when I started quilting, I NEEDED MORE! And the 9960 Quantum Stylist gives me so much more! I used YouTube to check out many different sewing machines, but for the overall use and value, I chose Singer 9960. Definitely a quality machine and I grew up with Singer and never used anything else. My first machine was a 1955 Singer in a cabinet and it was a workhorse! Wish I'd kept it. But so happy to own my 9960. I Love It!