I have been using a Brother CS-60001 for several years now. Found it at Walmart on sale for $129, marked down from $249. It has been a workhouse, cheap price, yes, good machine? You Betcha! Have not done FMQ on it but my classmates have.
I also have a Phfaff that is a mid arm and it has been to repair twice since I've had it and my Brother has ne ver been to repair.
So I would say buy what you can afford, treat it well, and enjoy.
delma
Last edited by delma_paulk; 07-06-2012 at 09:38 AM.