You need to visit dealers, try out different machines in your price range and purchase the one you like best.there is no reason to think you can not buy the best machine for you. We all have different machines, each one loved for the personal reasons of the owners. Brothers, Janomes, Vikings, Berninas, whites, singers, the list goes on & on. Which ever you ( test drive) and think....this is The One will be the best machine for you. Start visiting shops/ dealers & trying out machines. Dealers will help you find the one that fits all your requirements.