Have you ever owned any of the Brother Sewing Machines? My wife bought a Brother CS-6000i a few months ago, and from what she tells me, it is the best sewing machine she has ever used. It uses a standard 7mm programmable stitch, has 41 utility stitches, and 34 built-in decorative stitches. And that is just the beginning of the list.

There is an assortment of feet that come in the box, including feet for buttonhole, overcasting, monogramming, zippers, even a walking foot. And if the ones that come with it aren't enough to suit you, there are many optional feet available as well, including binder, cording, gathering, and a special quarter inch quilting foot. With the Brother CS-6000i, simplicity meets technology and the user comes out the overall winner.

While the CS-6000i may be the best sewing machine they make, there are many other Brother sewing machines available, designed for everything from simple straight stitches to multiple thread, multicolor embroidery with some of their more advanced machines. No matter what your sewing project may be, there is a Brother sewing machine designed for the job.

Be warned in advance, though, that the more computerization you get in your sewing machine, the higher its cost will be. Machines which feature over a hundred stitch functions often cost as much as three or four simpler models. And very few Brother sewing machines, including the CS-6000i, are able to handle stitching speeds greater than 1000 stitches per minute. For most embroidery, this is more than sufficient, but for long straight projects, the speed could be somewhat frustrating.

The CS-6000i from brother has many standard features, such as a free arm for sleeves and cuffs. It has the same preset height and pressure settings for the presser foot, which can be annoying, but attempts to make up for it by other bonuses, such as automatic needle threading, and snap on presser foot attachments. The super simple computer routines make even the newest novice a professional with a sewing machine.

For an all-purpose sewing machine, the Brother CS-6000 is the best sewing machine on the market. Amateur and professional users alike will appreciate the ease of use, and complete portability, making this sewing machine a joy to use. Be warned that it is not the best choice for elaborate embroidery, because there are other Brother models betters suited for that. But for all-around usage, this is the obvious choice for most sewing applications.