I have 2 Kenmore's. One I got in 1970 still works great and the other is about 20 or so years old. Made my first quilt on the 2nd one. I nearly broke my arms. Kenmore doesn't make a machine with a deep enough throat to handle that much fabric. I have a Babylock Professional Quilters's Choice. I couldn't be happier with it. It does free motion quilting as well as straight stitching. It did cost a little over a $1000.00 but it is work every penny. The dealers that sell them will train you on how to use it and they service them. Also I have never had one lick of trouble with it. I had read some bad press on the Janome's but hey everybody has their favorite. See if you can try it out in the store before you buy it. Most sewing centers that sell these type of machines will let you. Happy Shopping. Deb