Originally Posted by gale
I would look at the simpler Janome machines. I'm pretty sure they have some models without all the bells and whistles that aren't too expensive. Or Kenmore-they're supposed to be good too (but I hate Sears but that's just me)
Gale, I've always felt that way about Sears!! I think it's because no matter what you buy from them, you have to get their parts as they are always slightly different from anyone else's. I do have a Kenmore sewing machine though, it was my first and I used to a long time. But talk about noisy!!! :D