GrandmaJeanne,
I have to agree here with twoxover. I owned a Babylock Ellure Plus that had a 5x7 field and a continous hoop. Though I needed more space I traded mine in for the Babylock Spirit. I do say that these are user friendly machines and a bit pricey however you can check your craigslist, ebay or other sewing shops that may carry used machines. However its safe to say that having the warranty is best for any machine. I've heard good things about the Brother PE 770 that has a 5x7 hoop. A 4x4 is ok for labels but as you get into the embroidery arena you may find that you'll fall in love with larger designs than 4x4. Again it is how much you will use the machine and how much your willing to spend. I totally understand. Wish you the best on finding the right one!