You might look into getting a Singer Featherweight. They are available on E-bay at reasonable prices. They are a wonderful little machine. They don't do fancy stitches but I love piecing and quilting on mine. I have 3 of them. They are really cute and extremely durable. You can get an extention table for them as well. It is a machine that is easily maintaned. If you want a machine that does zigzag or other stitches this machine will not meet your needs.