Originally Posted by leggz48

I have been sewing for many years, but did all my quilting by hand up until about 2 years ago. I then decided to get a take-along machine for guild meetings. I bought an expensive Singer and it worked well, but it does have a hesitation to it. A few months later, I won a Janome lightweight and I LOVE IT! I think this model is a little pricey for your immediate needs, but if you can find a Janome in your price range, your youngster will enjoy it. Good Luck in your search.