WOW!! I can't believe that so many people took the time to answer. Itmust be a great forum. Guess I will have to stick around. I am new to quilting. I made a few baby quilts...nothing fancy. I bought a machine at WM and it did the job but wanted something to help with the actual quilting.. Now I have a spanking new Brother PQ1500. I am still getting used to it. Love the knee lift but find needle threading a bit awkward as it is different from my Dinkette. Also, I am all thumbs trying to change the bobbin.
It, too, is awkward as it is on the side and I have to lift the machine up from the table to get at the bobbin area.
I have all the online quilt stores bookmarked and will check each one out.
You have made my day. It is so nice to have found this forum.
I did know about it from my sister who is a member here but it's my first time posting.
Thank you for the responses and the welcome.