You know, if you didn't want the embroidery function, I would say to save some money and get a nice heavy older machine. The gear-driven old-timers are solid stitchers, great for straight and FMQ as well. Then you can save more money and invest in a good embroidery machine. Multi-function computerized machines are great, but nowdays so light, that unless you have them bolted to a table they move too much while quilting. Well, my Brother does anyway, that's why I quilt on an old workhorse or two, or three, or four,,,,,,which ever one is calling out to me..LOL