research and waiting for the industry to mature, and come to a point where I could afford it. Now, I can use it for just DAYS before it gives out and has to go back to the shop. I brought it in this past time because the needle kept hitting the bobbin and bobbin carrier. They finally got that problem fixed. Now, when I put anything under the needle, the machine simply sews it to the plate. The electronics also keep blinking off and restarting. I bought this new. I just wonder if I got a lemon, or if this is the quality that Brother owners have come to expect. I've had four major repairs on it so far, and several that the techs were able to fix in the store. I'm an experienced seamstress, so I don't think that has been user error. Even the techs seem baffled. I have had the machine on a UPS since the day it came home, and it has been treated with lots of TLC. No bumping, shaking, abuse, children pets, or anything else that could contribute to a problem.

Do you think that this has come to the point of them admitting that I was sold a lemon and give up already and give me a new machine?? I really would like some feedback. I'm so frustrated that I'm seriously considering just giving up and washing my hands of the whole deal. I don't really care what brand you own. I would like to know what YOU would recommend or do.