Hello. Just wanted to send you a welcome from West Virginia. As far as new machines go, I can't help you there. My newest machine is a Singer 500 Rocketeer, made, I think, in the 70s. I sew regularly on an old Singer Featherweight, a Singer 401, and the 500, plus the old Singer treadle from time to time. These are all metal work horses. Although, I'm sure the new ones do wonderful things. There are times that I would like to embroider a few things, but it wouldn't be enough to justify buying a machine. I'm sure there are lots of quilters on here who can advise you on new machines.
Joyce