Jusr last week Joann's had a Joname Gem Gold on sale for $199 and FREE SHIPPING as well. I think it is going to be perfect! I belong to a quilt club and my other machine is so heavy
that I often didn't take it for that reason. I would spend the time either helping someone who wanted help or cutting scraps into squares/strips. This will fit into one of the sturdy bags I have and will be so handy!!!