I like my Kenmore. The first machine I had was a Kenmore portable. I sewed a lot with it. Finally was able to get a new one with more stitches and my father and I built a cabinet for it to set in using old singer legs and I still use it. I love the way I have room for large projects and drawers for all the attachments, needles and etc.
I still dislike using a portable, haven't found a satisfactory add on table. Still looking, most are out of my budget.
Ethel