I have a Viking Huskavarna that's pretty old and lightweight. I bought it years ago and keep it in my closet and take it to classes and retreats. It was my baby for years and now it's my back up. Works great. Never had a problem with it. Made payments for two years to buy it. My first one cost $300 and gave it to my daughter. It is a Viking Huskavarna, also. Still works great. They are work horses. They might be a little expensive now, I don't know. My good machine weighs 37 pounds and doesn't leave my desk. Too heavy.