I had a singer (do not know what model) that I got when my daughter was in high school ---quite a few years ago. Loved it, sewn many a stitch on it. When I carried it back in for repair a few years ago the man told me he could not fix it again. I was sick loved that old machine. So I just went to walmart and bought me a Simplicity very basic. At that time I was not into quilting but it has served me well. I have done all my piecing and some machine quilting on it. Sure would like to have a fancy new one and I'm just waiting for DH to buy new golf clubs or golf cart and that will be my time--I do try to keep up with his golf buying. LOL
Beverly