Originally Posted by
ScrappyAZ
The 1500 series have received many positive reviews. In addition to a generous throat size, I would like a machine with a variety of stitches. Hopefully I am not asking for too much from a machine??
You're not asking too much...you'll just have to pay more!! More features = more $$$. I'm not familiar with the upper end of the Brother line - you may just need to go to the dealer and check the machines out in person to find the right machine for you. It's a good idea to do anyway, that way you'll know up front if the machine has any foibles that will drive you nuts (oddly placed buttons, etc.) and you'll also get to see how well the lighting does. Bring your own test fabric, too. Dealers usually have test fabric out but it's highly starched and may not be anything like what you sew with.
Happy hunting!