My first machine had a bobbin issue, but Overstock had a new machine at my door before I could return the first one. I've not sewn in 12 years. This machine is like coming home to an old, much improved friend. Playing with the stitches is pure joy and the needle-threader is a godsend for those of us with bi-focals. My daughter and I have made some projects, planned others, and I'm taking MY machine to Mom's next week to sew. (She can keep hers :) At <10lbs my Brothers BC1000 can go anywhere that I go.