I've seen several posts from you getting several machines..... all are different. I don't have any brother machines to answer your question but I do have vikings, singers and an elna. ... about 10 machines. And, I don't use all of them all the time. Some are better for some sewing than others. You will find some machines that you love and perhaps others that you don't love. We all have different 'favorite' machines for one reason or another. So, try out several before you decide which one you want to use for piecing, or quilting, or regular sewing. You'll probably settle on a couple with a back-up or two like the rest of us. Good luck finding the 'ONE'.