I absolutely love this machine! It is easy to use, the operation is smooth and quiet. The selection of stitches is great. My favorite the Auto Tension! When I was comparing machines here were my options for this price range: Singer-auto tension, 100 stitches, and a lot of accessories,other machines had more stitches, manual tension, and basic accessories. It is a fantastic machine and is easy to use. In fact it is easier than my old Singer that I've had for 6 years! Perfect for every skill level of sewing.