Hi, Vicky!
I would recommend a Brother or Babylock machine for embroidery. Either one has models very affordable for embroidery/sewing and quilting needs. I have a Babylock Ellegante that I love for embroidery. It is very easy to use. Babylock has an emb only machine that uses USB to transport designs for embroidery from computer, which is the way to go. I had an Esante that used cards, but it was a real headache to load those cards all the time to embroider designs. My machine uses USB flashdrives that makes the process so much easier to manage work with. I believe the Emb only machines run around 600 to 800 dollars. Brother loads alot of Disney stuff for embroidery yet it is just like Babylock. My 2 cents, for what it is worth. My thinking is these machines are easiest on the budget yet produce lovely work in embroidery, and sewing if you choose to get a combination embroidery/sewing machine.