Hello from Seattle
I have been sewing and quilting for most of my life. The two machines I used over the last 50 years have served me well. However, I wanted to be a part in the Quilt for Valor program and I just volunteered to make a quilt for my niece's fundraiser auction. Hand quilting these projects is too time consuming and my trusty Kenmore is acting up. So, today as I took my sewing machine for repair, I started looking at new machines with the capabilities to give a great 1/4 inch mark for piecing, automatic needle threader, and allow for machine quilting. I was shown the Baby lock Crescendo and Aria. These have all I was looking for but wondered if there was another less expensive brand or model with similar features. Thanks, Barbara