I had a Brother 250D then upgraded to a Viking Topaz 30 which I love. I gave away my Brother to a good friend and she is doing more with it than I ever could! I do love my Topaz though I have had some problems with it. Do you see a pattern that it might be MY problem and not the machines?? I have done all sorts of embroidery from towels to ITH projects and quilting designs. I've even taken over doing my son-in-laws logos on his work shirts. I also do all of my quilt labels on it, t'shirts for the grands and beach towels for the whole family. It is nice to go back and forth between the quilting and embroidery. The Topaz 30 has the big throat to do the quilting easily!
BTW-I have been lurking here enjoying all of the posts and pictures but have just started putting in my 2 cents worth--it may not be worth 2 cents! lol