I have 4 Brother machines.
1 machine is a very CHEAP ($50) machine that I bought to teach my
youngest daughter on (wasn't going to let her use my combos yet).
Good thing I bought just a cheap machine because she lost total interest
after several weeks.
1 machine was my very FIRST brand new machine which I purchased at
WalMart in 2002 for about $300 was a great machine for several years.
But when I started having issues with the machine I went looking at new
machine at a dealer.
In 2007 I got my next new machine was a Brother Innov-Is 1000 combo
sewing/emb machine I was in love with learning to embroider. Although
it took me a few years I soon learned that the 5x7 hoop was just not big
enough for me.
So in 2012 I got another new machine this time the Brother Innov-Is 1500D
(Disney) it has a 6x10 hoop and I really LOVE this machine.
But guess what?
Yep I am wanting a multi-needle machine now, and I have my eye on the
Brother PR1000e 10 needle machine.
PLUS I also want to get the Babylock Tiara sit-down mid arm machine.
Now to just get the money to buy these machines.
Don't fear the Brother/Babylock machines.