Machine is really just more like an older Singer. Yes it is made in Brazil. Not the plastic ones that are sold at Walmart....It is a mechanical machine, not computerized. Motor is a bit heavier than most of todays machines. It IS NOT a commercial machine. The throat plate is just an average size so, it isn't going to make quilting any easier.
Hope this helps...I'm not saying to get it or not....Try the machine....Bring with sample fabric. including a piece made up like a mini quilt, to see if it does what you want.
Good luck....