Thanks everyone!! You have made me feel better about getting the Kenmore, it was this one or the $350 Janome, but I really didn't want to go over $300, and I figured if it was similar anyway.....
I agree with whomever said that they don't want to invest a ton into a machine and not be able to justify a new one in the future. I started with a cheapy turn dial machine, then moved up to the Singer, and now I am very excited to get this Kenmore, but I am glad it's at a price where if I want to change again in 5 years I can, but it's also of a quality to where if I don't want to change in 5 years I'm not forced to (like I am right now with my Singer). I just cleaned up my sewing nook in my bedroom in anticipation!! Hopefully they have some in stock at the Sears I can go to. :)
The machine doesn't come with an embroidery foot, which I really want since I have yet to try FMQ, if Sears doesn't sell the foot in store, does anyone know if I can get a generic foot at Joanns and have it work on this machine? Or will I need to order it online?
Thanks again for the great feedback, I was hesitant to get this one, but now I am super stoked!! :)
Cheers!
Rachel