I am biased when it comes to baby lock machines. They have a style for every need, and all needs.. My Ese is 10+ years old, and she still runs like a chap, plus she is computer operated, and does embrodery too. If your not interested in spending a lot of money, check out shops, and stores, that offer older models used...We have a shop by us, that will have a quilt show, use a machine for the weekend, then sell it for more than half off....