If $5,000 is your budget, the Queen Quilter is a good choice. The major difference between the Queen Quilter and the Tin Lizzie 18LS is the Lizzie Stitch stitch regulator. When you stop moving the machine, the Queen Quilter will still stitch at a slow rate of speed. To stop stitching with the Queen Quilter, you need to turn the machine off. With the Lizzie Stitch stitch regulator, when you stop moving, the needle stops sewing. There are also differences in the frames, metal vs. wood.