It is so difficult to recommend a machine without knowing your budget. When you speak of learning to quilt That usually requires a larger throat space if you are planning on making bed quilts. I have two that I use the most. I have a Juki 2010Q which I use to quilt with as well as piece. It has a stronger motor and is made mostly of metal, a 9" throat space, which can handle up to a full size quilt, needle up and down, thread cutter and most importantly if you are learning to sew, speed control. It is only a straight stitch machine.
https://www.amazon.com/TL-2010Q-1-Ne...1-1e5b3de13370
I have several other machines to use if I want to do other stitches. If your budget allows, you could get a second machine like a Brother SE 600 that has a lot of features and decorative stitches including my favorite (serpentine stitch) and also does up to 4" embroidery,
https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Quilt...7-93deae8f9840
Or even a less expensive Brother.
https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Quilt...7-93deae8f9840
I like having more than one sewing machine. It's always good to have a spare in case one needs servicing. I have MANY spares, as I have an addiction to collecting sewing machines. Buying an older Singer sewing machine made with all metal parts is also an alternative. They tend to last forever, but don't have many extra features. There are favored ones which you could Google and read about. I have one, but for the life of me, can't remember the model number. It takes cams for decorative stitches, has a slanted needle, and has 3 positions for needle width (Left, Center, Right) which is very helpful.
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