The Artista 180 came out about 7-8 years ago if I remember correctly. They were $3000 new (without the embroidery module, $4000 with the embroidery module). I helped a friend buy a used one on Friday, at our local dealer.[/QUOTE]
Time flies when you love your machine Christine - I bought mine 12 years ago!!!!!
Generally good advice here - I think a used machine would be a great idea - I also agree that you need to play on a few machines, that will help you decide which functions you 'need' (!!) I love the needle down and speed control for the learner quilters I teach. A few decorative stitches can be fun and EVEN quilters sometimes want to put a few buttonholes in thier quilts!!!!!
Last edited by PurpleBecca; 06-12-2012 at 09:58 AM.