For anyone that is looking for a sewing machine without the bells and whistles that can be used with or without the foot pedal,I found one at my local WalMart. I had made a list of what I didn't need in one and what I did need. I prefer to hand quilt and hand embroider,so I didn't need a machine to do that. All I do is sew quilt tops together and fix tears in my grandchildren's clothes. This has the quilting feet and a wide table. But it Was the fact that it had the option to use the foot pedal or not use to use the foot pedal. The feature that I could use it without my foot that sold me. It's also very quiet and has a lot of stitches.It only cost $199.00. Go online and look at it . It's called the Brother SQ9000. You just need to sit and make a list of what you will be doing with your machine and then go shoping.The foot-free option will make it so make easier on the days that my legs don't work. Other people have put WalMart down,but the Machine I am using now came from there 12 years ago and it still works.