When I travel I usually take my little FW - it's very portable and has its own case with everything in it. But I also have a little Europro (not sure if it is even made anymore) my DH bought to for me from HSN. It's been a workhorse, and I have the trolley for it. Should it die I would definitely replace it with one of the EverSewn models. I have been admiring them at the various quilt shows and got to try it myself at the Quilt In a Day shop. Many years ago my sister bought the Brother machine at Costco - it was billed as a quilter's sewing machine because it came with the table so you have a larger surface. She has used that machine more than 20 years so I would not hesitate to buy one. (Also, if you don't like it Costco takes returns with no problems.)