Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan. There is all kinds of info in these parts on buying different sewing machines. I personally do not care to spend the money on high end machines since my machines are in use everyday for long periods of time and I don't want to take the risk of wearing out a high end machine. Plus I don't have the $$ to spend on a high end machine. The last higher end machine I purchased was back in the 80's a Janome. I am still using it in rotation today. I have a number of machines and I rotate them. Mostly vintage machines. I do have a couple newer Brother's machines one that my BIL purchased for me for a quilt he wanted me to make. I don't need fancy machines for what I am doing forward backwards and a zig zag are nice. I do have a couple embroidery machines. One needs to be repaired right now but will sit until this virus is over. Again welcome aboard the QB!