Hey Ryan. I'm new to this forum. I purchased my 960 Q on Black Friday the VH store in Joann's in Stockton, CA. I got an e-mail notification when my points were available to spend and it gave an expiration date, it came about two weeks later. What was also cool is the Machine was discounted $450 for black friday and they threw in $160 of free accessories. I understand the fustration of dealing with sexism in our hobby, I've delt with it a few times at smaller quilt shops. The ladies in the HV Store are awesome, good employees can change the whole experience of buying and getting information. I have become great friends with all of them and have even joined one of their guilds.

I also want a foot with guide it makes life easier, just need to figure out which one will work for me. Did you notice a huge difference in your sewing when you switched machines?