Your thoughts appreciated!

You’ll probably think I’m crazy, but I am considering selling my Bernina 830, or trading it for a Brother PR1000.  Maybe even the PR650.  I would love some feedback on this, as I’m sure you all will suggest things I haven’t thought of.

While I do adore the machine and use it more than any of the others, really the only thing I’d be sad about losing would be the embroidery… I really do enjoy machine embroidery.

I don’t think I’m really interested in a commercial embroidery machine, the ease of use of the multi needle home machines suits me… needle threading, etc.  While I do use my machines more than the average hobby sewer, I don’t use them enough that I think I really need a commercial machine either.

It’s funny, I rarely use my Bernina 630 anymore, but I do not believe I will part with that machine.

I don’t know anything about the quality of the Brother multi-needle machines… durability, etc.  Self serviceable?  Best of all would be feedback from someone who has one AND the Bernina 830!