I had a choice to make, either get a lighter machine or stop attending classes and the sewing group on Monday's. I decided to try Brother's machine which cost less than $200.00. It has worked well for me - no problems - Because it's light weight, I never planned on quilting with it so I never experienced it moving all over the place. If it did I'd just use rubbermaid shelf liner under it. I can manage the 13 lb. machine along with my wheeled carrier - a lot lighter than my 35 lb machine.