I own a sewing school and did a bunch of research before buying my machines. There are a lot of good ones out there. But i chose Kenmore. i paid $150 each for them . It the one that is white with red parts. I have had them almost a year and The kids just love them. several of my kids have gotten their own machines and have the same as mine. My Granddaughter got one for Christmas and we got her a Jenome Hello kitty and it is such a good little machine. I love sewing on it. It is a 3/4 not a full size.