I've owned a Singer (like your old machine), then a brother (I got a Costco) and now a Janome Horizon (which I love!). All three are great machines. All my machines are in good working order. I love the brother for sewing, but not quilting. There is not enough room to fit the quilt. The nicer the machine, the more sewing you will want to do. If you can go and try out some different machines. Then decide. Good luck!