LyndaOH

I'd suggest a Janome 7700. It's got a large harp, quilts beautifully, and is a great value.

wyoming_quilter

Your question isn't offensive. I think it is a good idea to find out what people like and don't like about their machines. Once you have some input it might help you narrow your search. Like everyone else will tell you, go test drive and go prepared with a list of your wants/needs and questions. Best of luck in finding the right machine.

It'sJustMe

A little off subject, but this might help you to be able to go for the machine of your dreams...
A member here suggested asking the dealer if they could reduce the price if buying the floor model. I did exactly that and saved $100 on the $1000 Janome MC6300. Mind you, I did check out the machine before popping the question - it was virtually brand-new - so felt confident I was not buying a used and abused machine. Times are tough, and at the end of the day, shop keepers want that money in the register. Happy hunting!!

Maggiemay

I have a Janome 1600P, single stitch with a 9" throat space. I got it for quilting & love it. My suggestion is to get one from a dealer that you can go to for service & advise. When I was looking Janome, Viking & Pfaff all had basically the same machine- one dealer even told me they were the same & from there it was a matter of price. Like the others said, figure out what you want & need in a machine. I had a machine that I loved but without the large throat space so I knew I wanted just a single stitch that I could FMQ on & do large quilts- I didn't want embroidery & I already had the fancy stitches. Good luck!

Amythyst02

Oh thanks for that tip, I missed it somewhere, and its a great one !! I would have never thought of that.

Candace

So true!! LOL!! Though I would recommend some over others. :>

Lostn51

Lucy the machine you have is just fine and dandy to use for that size quilt. If my friend can do a king size on a Featherweight I know you can do it on yours. I have a Japanese 15 in a treadle and I do King quilts on it and it is only like a 6" throat on it. You just have to work with it a bit but it can be done.

Billy

Kas

I was going to say the same thing! The harp on my Bernina 640 (which was bought as a floor model and saved me $1,000) has only a 6" or so space. I have quilted a 104" x 104" on it. No prob. But if you just want a new machine, we will support you in your excuse! Mine was I needed the BSR to improve my quilting. I never use it! LOL!

Lucky Lady

Thank you all for the responses!

girlsfour

I agree, you weren't being offensive at all. Just asking a great question hoping for great answers. Take care.