viking designer one
singer-1956 99K
brother 3---somthing
the viking is my standard- use in the sewing room for everything (has embroidery capabilities)
singer- my at work- take to classes machine
brother the great-speed controlled easy enough for the granddaughters to use basic machine.
and then the long arm.
any machine you like is a good choice- great quilters quilt their quilts on domestic machines- some on old singers- some with fancier computerized machines-it's just what has a good even stitch= and works for you
try out as many as you can--when you visit most dealers they will let you try out machines
shows also have machines to try out