I have seen amazing FMQ on a lot of different brands. I really think it is the person running the machine that counts. I bought a Bernina for the stitch regulator and it has helped me to avoid the micro stitches I used to get. Any of the good main brands will give you a good place to start and you will have to decide what features are a "must have" before deciding. Mine were the BSR, good buttonhole stitch, needle up/down button, feed dogs that drop, walking foot and an excellent dealer and warranty. If you have good support and classes from your dealer, there is no reason why you can't do excellent FMQ with practice.