I bought the Janone 6500 mostly because it has a deep throat, 9", for quilting. It also has a needle down button, thread cutter and needle threader which I love. I have a Grace quilting table and can make two long passes and sometimes three before rolling up. With my Bernina, I could only make one pass and sometimes two depending on the quilting stitch. I searched long and hard before I decided and am very happy with my Janome.