My grandkids always used my Brother 6000i ( I think that's the name) Bought it at Walmart. I loved that machine for piecing. It is great & fairly inexpensive. I lost mine when a power surge went through my house. It was on a power surger too but the outside wiring coming into the house was bare rubbing together until it finally like blew up. Long story & very scary. Anyways I would recommend it highly for kids or anyone ( us big kids too) lol that wants to sew. I'm not sure of the price but probably around $150.00