I have 2 brothers and used one for more than just sewing garments, quilts and constant use. But none outshine more than the 32 year old Kenmore I had that I paid 99.00 for and had to save for that !LOL (coupon monies !!)
I had heard rumor that they were made by someone else and the Kenmore name was put on them. IT died and then I bought the Brother. Now I have a Brother Embroidery machine and its wonderful !
Go to several different places (if you have them there) and ask what the sales person thinks is the best- or mill around and ask the customers in the shop. Look online at sites that rate the machines and see. Go to the sewing machine site and see what people have put as far as their yea's or nay's.