Okay y'all, let's talk about my new sewing BFF (and sometimes frenemy) - the Brother SE700. This machine is like that talented but slightly moody artist friend we all have.

The Good: First off, the wireless feature? GAME CHANGER. I can transfer designs from my phone while binge-watching Netflix. The 135 built-in designs make me feel like a crafting goddess, and that 3.7" touchscreen is smoother than my morning latte.

The Learning Curve: That instruction manual might as well be in ancient hieroglyphics. YouTube became my real teacher. Pro tip: search 'SE700 threading' before you even unbox this baby.

The Quirks: Had some bobbin drama at first (who hasn't?), but after some tweaking (found the magic tension setting of 5!), we're getting along much better now. The machine does wobble a bit when it gets excited though - might need to put it on a yoga mat.

Final verdict? For the price, this machine punches way above its weight class. Just be ready for some troubleshooting adventures along the way!