Hello, and another welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Michigan. Congratulations on your retirement.

Welome from Tennessee. I am a former first grade teacher also. Can't help with machine question. I have 2 Singers and a Husqvarna Viking.

I also have a 6600 which I really love. Am also considering an embroidery/sewing/quilting machine. Are you aware that Janome is introducing a new machine this September and it is supposed to be a new TOL machine (replacing the 1100)? I've heard the price is enough to choke on but am still anxiously awaiting its arrival. If I'm going to buy an embroidery machine, I want one that is uses the most up to date technology. I don't want to spend that kind of money on outdated technology. I'd prefer to stick with Janome if I can. Good luck with your search. Enjoy your retirement. Once you get used to a new pace of life, it is wonderful!!

Welcome from CA! I'm still teaching, but need to retire to finish all my projects!

Hello and welcome to QB, from western Nevada!

Hi Geri welcome waving from NE Ohio.

welcome from se TX

Welcome! Can't help with the machine purchase, but good luck!

Hi Geri! Welcome to retirement and to this wonderful quilting board. You will love it here. Can't advise you on a machine.....I'm still using my 25 year old Pfaff :-D