My hands there is nothing in my opinion more beautiful then a hand quilted quilt.

Babylock Espire (which is now the Symphony) LOVE THAT MACHINE. Not sure about the FMQ - probably a HQ16 or something like it. Haven't "earned" that yet.

Butterflywing - did you inform your hubby that being fed a homecooked meal was a privilege? I would! Oh, I might even threw clean clothes into the deal.

If you are financially strapped, that is one thing - but I would expect a discussion - even a negotiation - not an edict.

I use my Bernina 180 to embroider
and I use my Bernina 150 to piece, quilt in the ditch for charity quilts.

Babylock Espire or Janome jem 760

GOOD ONE LOL

Just upgraded to a Bernina 630 and am in love with my machine. Quilted for years on a 1956 Singer Slant-o-matic belonging to my mother. I still runs but everything is getting pretty loose inside as she was a great seamstress.

I wanted a featherw like forever, but I love my bernia 1630 I use an old black singer and elna also

What exactly is a featherweight? Is it an old singer or can you buy them new?
Never mind--I just researched them and answered my own dumb question!!!

Baby lock Ellegante2 for embroidery and Baby Lock Quest Plus for quilting.