I love this machine -- BUT my only two minor complaints are 1. I wish the presser foot was higher -- I have a hard time sewing multiple layers under it. For a Heavy Duty Machine you'd think the design would be one that takes this into consideration. 2. It often times needs me to jump-start the stitching by turning the wheel. NOT a big deal but isn't this why we buy heavy duty machines? So we can sew multiple layers easily and have the machine breeze through it???