Thank you thank you!
Wow - You guys are super! and fast. This is so helpful. I'm kind of blown away at how fast and welcoming you all are. I appreciate that even though my 'ask' was kind of a pie-in-the-sky, you didn't tell me I was nuts
Iceblossom - one* for home and one for travel is the way I'm thinking (of course one won't be enough!). I'm definitely open to a lightly used/refurished machine. - Finding the FMQ and light-weight machine - good point.
SallyS - Thank you for the intel!
Peckish - I forgot about the covid-mask run on machines! I don't think I'll be doing big quilts on a regular machine, maybe a long-arm is in my future.. I just want to go to retreats and local things, so a roller will be great.
Ladywingnut - Thank you as well for reality-check and suggestion for craigslist
Mindless - Oh, awesome advice. Thanks for taking time to share the links! Knowing about those websites/vendors is really helpful too. LQS - I'm almost afraid to go in... because I fear I'll come home with more fabric, kits and will want to buy a wonderful&pricey machine!
I'll definitely check out the Eversewn Sparrow 30. (I never heard of that company until this site... I've been a bit sheltered sewing-wise!)
Nannie - thank you! I will look into the Janome 9850
Karamarie - Thank you for the ideas.