I stand by my Brother machines. I know at least one member here disagrees with me (I think she got a lemon machine which can happen in any manufacturing) but they are truly workhorse machines. One of mine has been across the United States under a greyhound bus, that had to be transferred four times! It was well packed among towels and linens, but it works just as good as the day I bought it. It was not the cheapest machine Walmart sold, but was $150 total. My other Brother machine is a high end quilting machine. It works great after twelve years, so I just keep using them. Good luck on your search.