Originally Posted by
Onebyone
Eversewn is the best choice. I love my Sparrow 30. Almost all members of my guild now have an Eversewn for classes and retreats.
I LOVE my Eversewn Sparrow 25. If I wanted/needed to upgrade, I wouldn't hesitate to get the Sparrow 30. The Sparrow 25 is basically the same as one of the Juki models, except for a few things, but it is more expensive than the Sparrow.
With that said, I have Brother, Babylock, Juki, Eversewn, and some SS as well as ZigZag Vintage Machines(aka boat anchors), that will sew through anything. I love them all for different reasons and different applications.
Some people "think" they would like to learn to sew, but once they start, they find it's not really for them--my DIL and daughter are a perfect example. The sewing machine comes out only if they are working on a specific project--and only if they have to get it out(aka I won't/can't do it for them). Yet others, find they really enjoy sewing. I would suggest, as others, to check Craigslist, the Facebook Marketplace in your area, Offerup, and Letgo, and local dealerships. You might find one that pleases you that you like and be happy sewing on. And, if by chance the sewing machine spends most of its life in a closet, it will be used/loved when you are there visiting.