First, let me just say that your comments and the wealth of information you all are sharing is worth everything!! That's why I asked this Board ... real people/users giving real comments (not an advertising video). I LOL re: the price of "men and their toys". My DH has been a golfer for years and I don't even want to know how many sets of golf clubs he has purchased over the years. That's the reason I justified buying my Juki F600 (I said it was my set of clubs - HA).
You ladies are really swaying me. I'll definitely keep researching. Next quilt show in my area isn't until Sept. (one in June I may attend about 2 hrs. away). I'll also search for a local LAQ to see about a class & renting time. Like many of you, I'm not interested in this as a business ... just want to make more quilts as easily and efficiently as possible and improve my quilting skills (especially FMQ).
Thank you and keep your advice coming!
Sharon