Thank you all for the great input. Based on reviews , my skill level and a realistic budget I ordered the Brother pq 1500S.
My friend is a laqter and had this machine as her first quilting machine on a nj frame. I would have loved to have gotten the sitdown laq machine but I'm going to see how I do with my new machine. I have a good dsm for other sewing needs. Thanks again. I love this website!