I had a Kenmore workhorse in the 1970s that was wonderful and someone, somewhere is probably still using it. Recently sold my 1963 Singer Rocketeer (501) and got a Bernina 1130. All of them did/do basic stitching and some fancy stuff, too. All are great machines. Any of the machines these knowledgeable ladies/men have mentioned would do what you need. Good luck, I'm sure you'll find the right machine.