Welcome from Ontario, Canada. First set yourself a budget on what you can afford. All the major brands are good but I am a Bernina girl so I cannot speak on others. Make a list of your must have features, the top of my list for garment sewing would be a buttonhole maker that is easy to use and looks great. If you plan on quilting, the distance the needle is from the motor is critical. The bigger then space to stuff a quilt through the better.