Sheddah

I would suggest getting a less expensive version of what you already have that has a lot of the features of your current machine. That’s what I did and I’m very happy with it. I have a high end Brother sewing and embroidery combo machine, and for a secondary machine, I bought a mid-tier Brother with many of the same features that my high-end machine has. I bought a demo machine, which was nice because it came with a full warranty, but cost less than a new one in the box.

You could also purchase an older, lower end machine of the same brand you have—maybe even vintage. That would be a very affordable alternative, but still give you a machine that you are familiar with.