I do my quilting on a n 11 year old Bernina. I did add the Bernina Stitch Regulator that really helps me with free motion quilting. Bernina's are expensive so if cost is a factor, you could find a more inexpensive machine that would do well with lots of practice. Even with the BSR, I had to practice quite a bit. A walking foot makes stitching in the ditch easy. Actually, I do lots of curved stitching with my walking foot. Best wishes with your decision.