I think it depends on the amount you want to spend. I have a Janome 6600 which I love and also a Viking Sapphire. Which ever machine I am using at the time is my favorite, so I can't decide which I like best, but they both have features I really like. (Wish I could combine the two) I recently was reading about the new Brother with a laser light that helps you sew a straight line and it sounds like a great machine but expensive. I would test drive as many machines as you can and buy the one that feels right to you. If you can go to a quilt show, then you can try all the different machines in one place and compare.