The Brother XL-5600 is a free arm sewing machine with 17 built-in stitches and 49 stitch functions. The XL-5600 features a variety of stitches including those for garment construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting. Threading is easy with the lay-in threading system. This unit also features twin needle capabilities for two color sewing and decorative stitching, dial thread tension adjustment and a quick bobbin winding system.