I just started quilting last June and have a Brother HS2000 machine. The neck on it is smaller than I would like, but it doesn't slow me down much! I have a 20 lb lifting limit & space to quilt is in very short supply in our motorhome where we live FT & this one fits the bill on all counts. I've done oversized lap robes as well as many baby quilts on this & just love it!! Have even started doing FMQ with it! We learn on what we have & go from there.