Welcome from another Iowan. As someone else has mentioned it will depend on your budget as machines can get pricey. Try out all machines you can as some fit the person better than others. Plus decide what you want on your machine......automatic thread cutter, fancy stitches, embroidery or not, whether it needs oiling or is self oiling as the newer machines seem to be that type. How wide a throat you'll need for quilting on it. There's so many variable to consider but you need to find the one that fits you perfectly.