Originally Posted by QBeth
Husqvarna Viking Sapphire line has the wider opening but, again, its mucho bucks for the latest ($2,000 region). I've learned from my LQS that, for another $1000 or so, I could have bought some kind of longarm (no bells & whistles). I should have done more homework!
You can get the Sapphire 835 much less than that. I've seen them on sale for around $1000. I paid $899 last year for the Sapphire 830. There are 3 models of Sapphire this years model numbers are 835, 855, 875. You will pay more for the 855, 875 models because they have more features. Personally, I don't think it's worth the extra for the 855 & 875. I wouldn't use all of the features anyway. I'd rather spend the difference on fabric! I'd ask if new models are coming out soon. You could get a great deal on these this time of year.
Love my 830 by the way!