For sewing blocks,I love my White brand machine. It was bought in 1992.
The sales person told my husband that it was a true basic model that would run and run like a timex. I did not know that these things needed service and in 2005 I had it cleaned and checked. NO PROBLEMS.
I sew every day for a few hours. Trying to sew a straight Line :wink:
It helps my mind to be busy.
This is not a fancy machine with all the bells and whistles ,just a machine that keeps running no matter what I have tried to sew. I am self taught and that can be hard on a machine too.
Good Luck,Find one that makes you feel comfortable,and most sales places offer some help on how it works.
chrissy b