Welcome to the board. I would make a list of features that you want on a machine, then go from there. This machine has a very small throat, I think it's 6.5", so if you are thinking about quilting a large quilt, it may be difficult. In addition to quilting, are you planning on other types of sewing? What are you planning on doing with the decorative stitches? As mentioned, singer's aren't what they used to be.