Quiltah Mama

Welcome to the forum. I have no opinion on the two machines that you are looking at since I have never used either, I have a janome and love it. However, I did own a sewezi table with my prior machine. I bought it as a package with the machine. I also sold it with the machine when I upgraded to a different machine. The table itself was fine, sturdy, well made, no issues with the table itself, my only issue was the surface area was way to small. I know you said you had folding tables you could use when working on larger quilts, but you would need two, one for the back and one for your left side of the machine, and move the sewezi table, and set up the two tables every time you wanted to FMQ. If your interest is to sink your machine for a flat bed,there are plenty of hacks on Pinterest and YouTube to show you how to do just that, and plenty of Ikea or Craigslist deals that will provide you the space you will need without the hassle of messing with setting up and moving tables.
I do want to add, since you said you were not located near a LQS, I've read on here now happy people are with their sparrow sewing machines. You asked about other machines and since you said you would be ordering online, Amazon sells these, it might be a better value.
And last, your idea of setting up a permanent spot for sewing is great, you'll love it, but your "theory" of using only half the room....... Sounds good. But I can almost guarantee you'll have to clean WIP off the beds when the grands come over within a year. Lol....
enjoy, good luck and happy sewing.

DawnV

I have a SewEzi table, and I love it. I've had it for 7 years and use it all the time. I love that it is portable, and I take it to retreats. I put it next to the dining room table or use folding tables when I need a big workspace.

zozee

Welcome from Maryland! I have the Janome MC 8200 Horizon and its table. Love 💕 the features and intuitive nature. It has an 11” throat, auto thread cutter, needle up/down. Less expensive than its bigger cousins (8900 and larger numbers) but does everything I need and more. Quietly.

lindaschipper

Check out Sewing Machines Plus website. They have a credit plan if you need it. With that being said, I have purchased two of my Janome machines from them and could not ask for anything more. Love my Janome 1600P (straight stitch only) for quilting and my Janome 6500MC for piecing. Yes, I can do both on either machine, but we put the 1600P on a small Grace frame and this allows me to free motion stipples/meanders/ and loops so much easier.
I'm sure that whatever machine you purchase you will be in love with too.

zozee

Agreed—Sewing Machines Plus is a terrific company online. I bought my first little Janome from them (had questions, talked to a real person to order it) and the next time I callef in two weeks to order other stuff, tslked to the same guy and he remembered my name!

selm

I have an Arrow Gidget table and really like it for the price. It is portable but I've never moved it once set in position although I found it easy to move to one place to another when I moved. If you go to allbrands.com you can compare different sewing tables of all kinds. The Gidget is less expensive on allbrands than on Amazon.

TouchOfRustic

I could’ve written your post almost word for word. I started out with the CS6000i too (and still use it for miscellaneous projects, zig zag stitch, etc.), it is an excellent machine for its price point.

When I was ready to branch out I did a ton of research and settled on the PQ1500. I have been thrilled with this machine and have no regrets. Side note, the power cord and pedal work interchangeably on both machines, which makes it easy to swap them out without reaching down behind my desk.

Speaking of the desk, I purchased this table: https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-Select.../dp/B005405RBS
For the price, I’ve been very happy. I can store my CS6000i down underneath on the shelf by my feet, I have some storage in the cabinet, and since my table is in the living room, I like that the extension is collapsible for when people come over and I need to tidy up.

There are more expensive solutions out there and maybe some of the additional features are worth it, but for my budget I have been absolutely happy with my choices/setup.

LisaInOhio

TouchofRustic, I have actually looked at the white version of that cabinet as well. Do you use your PQ1500 on top of the table or have you made a drop-in spot for it? I'm really wanting a flatbed area but wondered if my handy DH could make that happen with a less expensive cabinet like this - IF the top is strong enough to hold the weight of the drop-in wood plus the machine. ???
Also - did you buy your PQ1500 online?

TouchOfRustic

Hi Lisa! I use the machine on top with the extension table that’s included with the machine. It’s not ideal, but the height isn’t too bad, ergonomics wise. The table is particle board with a laminate top, it’s not real wood. I’d imagine you’d have a tough time cutting into it cleanly and I’d be concerned about the resulting strength of the table. The PQ probably weighs like 20 lbs i’d guess? Yes I bought my machine on amazon.

There are tables like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Hobby-Essentials-62007-Platform/dp/B07QKFYDRT
Which are drop-in-ish...but for more money I didn’t love the look (since mine’s in the living room), I wanted the storage below for the 2nd machine, and collapsibility.

Onebyone

I have the Juki and the thread cutter on the foot is optional. I can disconnect it and use the button on the machine to cut. I have the Brother 1500 and it's been a workhorse for about twenty years but was having a few issues so I got the Juki. I like the Juki, it has easier tension setting. And my Brother 1500 feet fit it. I didn't have to invest in new ones. Both are great machines for quilting.