You mentioned that you wanted a blanket stitch. I would suggest that you check out the machines for the scope of length and width for the blanket stitch. Last year I purchased a smaller travel machine with the blanket stitch option and soon discovered that it had one setting. I couldn't lengthen the stitch to where I wanted and couldn't make it any wider. If you plan to develop your quilting skills I would recommend looking at the built in walking foot. There's nothing better for stitching in the ditch. You will do a lot of that along with free motion quilting. Good Luck!