You need to think very carefully on what kind of sewing you want to do. I have a Brother s1500 and Singer confidence Quilter. the singer does the fancy stitches if I want and is very nice for peicing. The Borther is straight stitch only . It sews like a dream and hss the 9" throat. The larger throat is REALLY great for FMQ. IT would be worth it if you think you want to do your own FMQ ( now or in the future). Ask your self Do I want to embrodery? FMQ? fancy stitches! want a surger?. Maybe you should wait and think about it some more until after you have done more quilting.