Don't fall into the Sewing Machine Trap. The trap is surrounded by reviews, suggestions, hype, etc. If truth be told, you only need one machine. It must have a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch. You can make anything with JUST those two stitches-quilts and clothing, and home decor, etc.. Having said that, I have two machines, a brother sewing machine and a serger. I have everything I need. I have had more machines but I still really only used two - sewing machine and serger. I want an embroidery machine, but I want the deluxe not a stripped down version, so I wait and I save. I guess I could use a machine that was more portable and maybe one with a bigger throat for my quilting.....HELP! HELP! I'M BEING SUCKED IN BY THE TRAP!!! PULL ME OUT, FOR HEAVENS SAKE, PULL ME OUT BEFORE I BUY AGAIN.....LOL!