Originally Posted by
Teacup
Take a look at the Brother CS6000i. I know a lot of people look down on machines you can get at Walmart, but this is a really nice machine with a lot of features for the price. I've been using mine for about 6 years and had no problems. It is pretty lightweight and I've taken it with me on trips. You can do a search here on the QB, some other members also have had good luck with this machine. Also look online for other reviews. For low cost and lightweight, I think this one is a winner. The throat is small so quilting any big projects is difficult, but for piecing or quilting small items it works great. Below is a link to it on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Featur...rother+cs6000i
This is what I was going to suggest as well. This is my travelling machine and it sews beautifully. My daughter liked mine so much we bought her one. You wouldn't believe the creative items that girl comes up with, and all sewn on her Brother CS6000i. It even has a plastic extension table.