Welcome to the board! I'm originally from Northeast Indiana, Ft. Wayne, Allen County area. Born and raised and most of family still there. Everything you need to know can be learned from the members of this board. This board is like an encyclopedia of everything sewing,quilting and anything pertaining to with a little extra. You may bedirected to links for any further questions. Have fun! What ever machine works for you is totally up to you. There are no quilt police.