Hi Angie, You should answer the question what do you, or are you going to be using your sewing machine to make? Do you just do quilting? Do you sew clothes? Do you ever use fancy stitches on your current machine?
What features on a machine are you looking for? Needle up and down, needle position change(s), variable speed control, stop and start button, knee lever capability. You may want a machine that has more features than different fancy stitches.
Answer these questions, you will be asked when you go shopping by the clerk so have the answers ready. Then go shop, research, and try out any and all of the machines before buying one. Ask if you can have a loaner period of a week to try out the machine.
Good luck with your new machine purchase. Keep us updated when you get your new baby.
Pam M