I'd say that since you are a newbie at this point. There's plenty of time to check out machines and see what else is out there. I still piece and sew on a featherweight and I quilt on my 15 year old Janome MemoryCraft 9000. I've been quilting for over 20 years. Get good at quilting on your machine and then you'll have a better feel for what you really need and can afford. Good Luck.