Originally Posted by Sneed

Recently, I think I solved this problem by purchasing a Brother PQ1500s for $800 that I will use solely for FMQing. My Viking QD that I love just would not allow decent FMQ no matter what needle, thread, or technique I tried. So, after looking at Sweet Sixteens and long arms I decided on the Brother.

I just won't be doing enough FMQ to warrant spending over $4000. This way I can use the Viking to piece and the Brother to FMQ. I had the dealer set the tension for my quilt sandwich thickness, etc and hope that this will solve my problem. I don't have any great expectations of becoming an expert at this, but at least it should get me by when I don't have time for handquilting.