Teresa,
Depending on what you really need. You can go two ways. An expensive machine will cost you a lot to repair. I have an Elna, cost me $1,800.00. Repairs on it will cost me $800.00. I bought another Elna , which I keep here at home. I also have a Brother SQ9050, it has 100 stitches, computerized, quilting board,etc. This one I carry to class or friends when I travel. I bought it at Wal-Mart for $200.00 dollars, if it breaks my cost to repair will be a lot less or depending how many years I get out of it, I can buy another. I love my Brother, it sews as well as the Elna.