oops! when editing, the whole first half of this message disappeared.
well, I'll try again
The Eversewn Sparrow 30 is still available for at or slightly under $400
I bought one when they first came out on the market, and I loved it. When they came out with the Sparrow QE I upgraded to that. I also love it.
They are light enough to pack around, and have almost everything you listed. One thing about lighter machines...they slide across the table when doing free motion work, unless you put a shelf liner or something under it to keep it from moving.
here is a review:
https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com...parrow-30.html
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO6SIosqvVc
and another
https://www.quiltersreview.com/eversewn-sparrow-30/
I don't know if your LQS has any available for you to see and test drive, but here are several online places that you can compare prices/packages
https://www.vacuumcleanersunlimited....sewing-machine
(oops...now kens sewing center is also showing out of stock. But just in case they get more):
https://www.kenssewingcenter.com/eve...g-machine.html
and.....now connecting threads is also showing 'out of stock' Maybe they will get more?
https://www.connectingthreads.com/ev...mpaign=PPCGNBT
https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/sparrow-30.php
amazon has them too, but they are more expensive there. and they are blue.....not pink, if that matters to you
here is a review of the QE: (actually, this is more like an advertisement than a review )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXAnKZu2VY
Welcome to the board!!!
