Can't agree more. I now have a Brother 9000 and I love it. $200 at Walmart and it does all my expensive Viking can do and more. Snce you are beginning, do not invest thousands of dollars in a machine. Take a look at this machine. I think you will be suprised at all it does and so cheap!
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nonnie60
I would suggest you get a name brand, Brother, Janomie etc. with the basics that you need for piecing and comes with a walking foot for quilting. I have 2 Brother machines and love them. Go to several quilt shops and try them out, usually they are very friendly and helpful. I would stay away from WalMart machines. They carry the low end of the brand name and don't have a long life to them. Good luck and welcome to the world of sewing, quilting, material and stash.