Thank you so much ladies. I think I have decided to go to Sears tonite and pick up a sewing machine. I've done some researching online and I think I have settled on a Kenmore sewing machine. I read the reviews on each machine through the sears website and everyone has wonderful things to say about them. I'm always impressed when someone publishes a positive review instead of a negative review, people who are unhappy are more likely to voice their complaint so it shows me when someone posts a good review, they really really like it.
Plus they are within my budget (about $100).
Another random question:
What is a 1/4 foot? I mean i know about the 1/4 seam thing, but what does the 1/4 foot specifically do? Is it like a guide to follow? Becuase at the moment i use the guide on my faceplate (or whatever its called). Thanks1