sewing machines

i need a new one. NEED. not a want. i was okay with sewing in secondary school, wasn't a fan but thought it was fun. so i got those small craft sewing machines, the type for you to stitch on paper or make small purses and such. well. after progressively getting bigger and sturdier sewing machines, i realised i still hadn't had the courage to take the leap and really get a proper sewing machine. i think its because i always feel like i'm spreading myself too thin, in terms of hobbies and crafts. i always get a tonne of craft stuff and then when i get busy with school or work, it collects dust (but i also blame my lack of shelves and proper storage area). SO! finally. after progressively trying bigger sewing projects and wanting to try bigger sewing projects, i've decided i need a sewing machine. a proper one that can allow me to sew quilts and bags and purses and ohh, just about anything. i'm thinking of getting either a Singer or Brother. Singer is just such a classic sewing brand, its like synonymous i think - verbatim, just like post-its, scotch tape and kleenex. haha. yea. but i'm not ready to spend thousands or more than $500 on it. honestly, i'm more inclined to the colour of the Brother one, but Singer seems like a classic choice. but anyhow, i don't even know if both or either are sold in singapore. so will have to take a look before deciding.

i just looked at the singapore Brother website and they don't have the model up there i think. haha. ahwells. i'm eyeing XL-2630. haven't got a nice picture of it, so yea.