P.S. This morning, I saw - in person - the "830" machine (that monster machine Fons & Porter used to demo) at this shop - It's only $8,999.99, but on sale for $8499.99! It is so big that I would need another room to keep it in! What I did see that I really liked was the Handi-Quilter Avante (18" throat) Now that's something I would spend the $$$ on - I think it was $6895, but without the Stitch Pro - it's another $6000. I think I could do without that. It does come with a stitch regulator.