HI and Welcome!
...but you had better get your FeatherWeight fixed! I see them going on Craigslist for about 400$$
If you got it for 60, then you got a steal!
Can't help you with a machine but I like Brother (my first one) and Pfaff.
If you go to a dealer/sewing shop, I am sure that they have a gently used trade in on a great machine. Usually they include a 1 year warranty and lessons.
K