I got a Janome one for Christmas from DH... its my first machine, it was $199 down from $299... got it from Metro sewing something... In southland (not sure where in melb you are, but there are a few of them around) Heard good things about the machine, good as a beginers one apparently.
I just need some bits to start practicing with!
I got this one too not so long ago and it's AWESOME!! SO easy to work for a beginner! xxx