Originally Posted by scowlkat
My recommendation is a Janome. You can probably get a 6600P which has a 9 inch throat or maybe the 7700 (Horizon) which has an 11 inch throat. They are made to last, the feet are affordable. Good luck in your search.
I second that motion, third it, and fourth it(LOL)! I have had my Janome 6600P for 5-6 yrs and it has never given me a moments grief. The Janomes are real workhorses...but, I do drool over the Janome Horizon alot because of the 11" throat.