I think my choices for a traveling machine are:
Weight: less than 12 lbs
Good straight stitch; don't want embroidery and can do without zigzag
Mechanical; no computer to mess with and RV electricity
Handle for carrying
Feet interchanble with my other machines.
Reliable; had a small Brother for ~8 years and it started getting "loose, sloppy"
Easy to opperate: the owners manual was necessary for moving the needle and changing stitch length/width
Local repair/servicing shop
Under $1000
My favorite machine is the Brother 1500SL. Too heavy for travel. It stays plugged in and ready to just Go!
Thread cutter and knee lift very nice
Can do FMQ & zig zag and embroidery on home machines
Have a heavier machine that travels and can do zigzag and FMQ; has thread cutter and knee lift. It weights too much and too large to fit into small carry case to be a favorite travel machine.
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