If I were you, I know I am a snob with sewing machines, I would look at the Bernina. They have a couple of models that are priced reasonably that do a real nice job quilting. You will want a walking foot with any of your sewing machines you buy. THis will help you quilt better. I have owned a few other kinds of machines, but find this one to be the best for me. Also, I understand that the Elnas are nice. A friend of mine owns one of those. Pfaff are higher priced and I do not like how they are made but they do have the built in walking foot. A service repairman I spoke with about machines a year ago said that Juki is a nice machine, but be sure there is a local repair person who can work on them around otherwise could be a bugger if something happens. I still prefer the Bernina. I have not had any issues with mine for 10 years now.