Janome 4119, White 2221, or something newer?
My niece has recently shown interest in quilting and unfortunately, there is not a sewing machine in the family.
I want to get one and learn alongside her (she is quite young) but I don't want to commit to anything too pricey until I see how long she sticks with it.
After some research, I found that White and Janome are respected brands, and there is a White 2221 and a Janome 4119 going for about $50, used, in my neighborhood. There are also some newer machines with mixed reviews, or I could get a cheap beginner machine, new. However, I think the used White and Janome might be of higher quality, even though they are older?
Does anyone know about these machines and how they compare to each other? Is getting an old machine a bad idea for two beginners?
Thank you!