Hi,
I have Babylocks and love them....all 3!
I have had an Elizabeth...when it was called Decorator's Choice and it's a dandy machine! It has the scissor key for thread cutting and blanket stitches for applique....not sure if the others do. It's a great machine and one you could use and grow with for years.
I sold mine when I got my Symphony last fall (aka Espire).
My other two are an Ellure and an Elegante2.
You'll be happy with any of them. Let us know what you get.
Bev