I can't give you any advice for a reasonably price sewing machine but I am sewing on a 10 year old Viking that I payed $1500 for. I am ready to upgrade. It depends on what bells and wistles you are looking for. You can get a Brother for $100 at walmart that will just do a decent straight stitch. My suggestion is locate a couple of quilting forums that you can ask this question on and I know that you will get tons of information that will help you in finding the machine for you, then you can start looking for a low price. Send me a private message and I can help you locate some quilting forums. Wendy:cheese: