I have 2 low end machines. A Brother XR1355 that I do all my piecing etc on and a Singer Confidence Quilter that I do all my FMQ on. Have had the Singer for about 3 or 4 yrs now. Have pieced and quilted many quilts including king size.
Would like to get a Brother embroider machine someday. I know that many of you don't like the cheap Singer, but it has been a workhorse for me. I would love to have an expensive machine, but one has to make do with what one can afford. Won a couple of blue ribbons at the fair this year using my cheap machines.