UPDATE: So I work over in South Bend and stopped at the local quilting store on my way to work, Erica's, I have bought yarn there before for a project. And spent some time talking to them, they carry Baby-Lock and Viking. Some feed back on these two brands would be great. They recommended, the price I would be looking at, the 100Q and Emerald machines by Husquevarna, and the Molly and Grace by Baby Lock. They were all in under the 400$ range and a mechanical and computerized version of each. I think I'm going to shelf the idea of the FW for either a Anniversary or Birthday Gift. So My plan is to get a a gift card for over that 400 amount so that she can look at the machines, test them there to get a feel, make a choice and then use the extra money to take a class.
Some to sate your desire to know more about me. I am currently working on making a Scarf for my Brother-in-law in the colors of the Tampa Bay Bucs. After that I might start working on a shaw or infinity scarf for my wife. My wife and I have been married for 2 years 9 months and 9 days at the time of this post, so we have a long way to go in our marriage, but we have enjoyed every moment so far.