TheMerkleFamily

I have and love the sister to the Juki TL 2010, the Juki TL2200. I had the Janome 8200 and did not bond with it at all - sold it. I recently bought the Bernina 770 and love it, too.

In my experience, I found all three machines were so very different from one another that I think if you ‘test drive’ them all you will find one that works best for you. Good luck!

zozee

Yes, it makes a huge difference , Not just the extra width but also the height from the base to the underarm of it.














of machine.

Krisb

Yes, the throat space will make a difference. I suggest you look at all three of the straight stitch machines, and test drive all of them—the Brother 1500, Juki 2010, and Janome 1600. See which one you like the best. Right now, the Juki 2010 is very well priced and at two vendors includes the walking foot.

Feathers-N-Fur

Since you only want it for quilting, you might also consider a sit down long arm. I see them for sale on Craigslist all the time for $2,00-2,500.

pocoellie

Yes, the throat size will help tremendously with FMQ.

Jingle

I use one of two straight stitch only machines. Babylock Jane and Juki TL98QE. Both have 9" throats. I love them both. I prefer the Juki for FMQ. Never been to a shop. I keep them clean and oiled.

ILoveToQuilt

I have a Baby Lock Jazz which has a 12" throat. The Baby Lock Jazz II is the same. I believe you can get the II for about $1200. Check their website for particulars.. (Also has 28 stitches).

Aurora

Throat space is very important. It will make sewing many projects easier.

Karamarie

Those extra inches definitely do make a difference for FMQ. I went from the usual 6" to 9" and it makes FMQ so much more doable. I do queen/king also. It still takes perseverance but can be done.

MaryKatherine

Juki is my work horse. Love it!