This is my first sewing machine, and its been easy to use as a beginner. I did make some errors in the beginning but the manual is very well written, so it was helpful to understand what I was doing wrong and with some practice I have been able to learn new skills. I like that this machine is quiet, it's not heavy to lift and move for setup, but it stays in place while sewing. It has 60 different stitches and the screen tells you which foot to use for the stitch. I love that it has an automatic needle and bobby threader, which are great features to have for ease of use.