The Baby Lock Crown Jewel & the Handi Quilter Avante are the same machine just branded differently. Both made by Handi Quilter. I think the best thing to do as was mentioned above is go to a quilt show & try the many different machines out there, because what you think you want now may not be exactly what you need in a year or two. As with any sewing machine, find all the features you want & then go up a model or size, ask me how I know. I have the Avante and now am looking at getting a larger machine.