So the machine I absolutely fell in love with is the Brother 1500S. I need the 9 x 6 throat plate. The cheapest I could find it was 599. Can't find any used ones around here and each dealer is much more interested in showing me a machine that's over 1000.00 and not under.
Was getting rather discouraged. I had just decided to save as much as I could until I could get closer to hubby's version of a budget. He gave me an amount so small I couldn't even buy the machine I have now for that little. So..seriously was going to just save and save and save....until I saw her.....
I'm thinking about buying an older machine. I saw her in a shop. The only requirement that I have that she doesn't is that she doesn't have a needle threader. I have kids that can see, perhaps they can thread it for me. Her throat area is 9 x 6 inches as well, same as the brother!
I'm still talking to the shop about prices including the quilting accessories I want, parts and service guarantee, and classes.