Thank you so much for all your thoughts and considerations. I took your information that I could get before I headed out and went with the intention of trying out as many as I could within my range and needs. I felt that the best bang for the buck and classes, table, quarter foot etc. came with the ....
Husqvarna Eden Rose 250C- got the floor model so saved a bit.
a little more than I wanted to spend, but the biggest opening for the money, also the machine I felt most comfortable with.
The Bernina was way out of my budget for a smaller machine, the Janome was ok, but the Pfaff was the most disappointing as the tension kept going on it.(so I got really turned off it) - Juki was not at the show, and Baby lock had mostly larger ones there today.
I am so excited and can't wait to set it up. thanks again. =)