I have over abundant of sewing machines and I quilt on all of them. My newest machine is a pfaff 1200 (which is now 10 years old). I have two featherweights which I take with me when I travel. I have a pfaff 301 that is 50+ years old and a pfaff 103 treadle which is even older. The truth be known find the one you like and stick with it. Your old machine can probably be fixed if you find an independent repair shop NOT A FABRIC STORE at a decent price for a backup machine. Good hunting!!