Hello and Welcome from Northern Indiana !
As for a new sewing machine.. you can use the search button on top and type in "new machine " and find lots of topics to get you started .
Also make a list of "your" must haves on a new machine, for example, needle up/down, feed dogs drop, how many fancy stitches ( if you even want or need them ) What do you want the machine to be able to do ?
Also go to any local dealers and talk to them , test drive the machine, play with them and have fun :mrgreen: