I have had Singer machines over the years, many years (58) now. I had the Quantums and the best Singer had in the market before giving up on sewing. Now I am back! I love my 7258. It stitches without adjustments to the tension for me. I just wish it had more to the presser feet in the manual to how to use. Overall I got this with less money than the better ones, and it does just as well. Wish it did have the drop feed function.