With these machine, you get what you pay for. You might ask that if any members of your church have an extra machine that they are not using to donate to your project. I just gave my old Singer to the church group I belong to. I am also going to be asking around for two more machines for young people who are interested at sewing projects for our various charities. It is terrific to get this young girls interested in quilting. Good Luck and God bless you.