So pleased to hear that and thank you for the glowing feedback, we love to hear it and honestly do love helping our customers so much.

It is definitely an investment, but sooooo worth it!

It's a pleasure, thanks for watching

Hi Debbie, great question. The compendium gives you a lot more than the manual, the main additional extra is that it goes through the different feet and accessories available to buy and gives you tips and tricks for using them. It can also be used as a workbook, it has space allocated for you to add samples of your work and the different types of stitches you've tried so you have a record to refer back to. Also as Baby Lock bring out new accessories there will be additional inserts created that you can buy separately and add to your collection. I hope that helps, let us know if you need anything else.

@@SewEssential thanks very much

Hi Rita, wow thanks for the lovely feedback. Personally I have no issue at all with a combined machine. I have limited space and have to get my machine out and pack it away whenever I use it so a combination works well for me in that respect. Also I tend to use the overlocker function about 80% of the time and the coverstitch function about 20% of the time so I don't have to change it over very often. More importantly, when I do, it is so easy as shown in the video. I could very easily change to two separate machines, but have never chosen to do so because I really honestly love this machine! If you have a dedicated sewing space and can have them all set up at the same time you might want to consider purchasing them separately. If you do want a chat about any of this in more detail just give us a ring on 01283210422 and we'll be really happy to help

Amazing response time! Thank you so much. You've given me plenty to think about. Unfortunately, when I make my final decision, I will have to purchase the machine closer to where I live in the U.S. due to the shipping cost. I do occasionally get patterns and fabric from you, but the machine is a bit much! Lol. I do feel a bit guilty getting all your wisdom and then not being able to purchase from you. Hopefully, other sewists will see this thread and become your customers. @@SewEssential

If you're keeping the Enlighten I would recommend getting a stand alone coverstitch machine - the Euphoria is slightly cheaper than the Desire 3 and if you already have an overlocker you don't need a combined machine. You can see the Euphoria here on our site www.sewessential.co.uk/babylock-euphoria-coverstitch-machine and if you need any help at all don't hesitate to ask. You will be sewing to your heart's content with this dream combination of overlocker and coverstitch machines