Originally Posted by yayaquilts
I've bought both my daughter and daughter in law Brother sewing machines. Great little machine for the money (both under $500).
I was just about to suggest a Brother. I have two. One is an embroidery/sewing machine. But truthfully, I use my Kenmore 18 or 22 stitch that I bought in early 1990', or my 1950s Singer or my lovely Featherweight from 1936.