Originally Posted by Rann
Originally Posted by romanojg
I have the Viking mega quilter and it does a great job. Mine is a 9'in throat so I have alot of room to move with. I just ordered a walking foot; don't know why Viking doesn't include one since it's a quilter but it is what it is. I have also been interested in Janome; I have a Kenmore/Janome from Sears and it does a great job quilting except it doesn't like to go over bumps. I bought the Viking #1 because I couldn't afford the newer ones and I want to try machine embroidery; it's in the shop right now but getting excited about getting it out soon. Make sure what ever you get you get a walking foot; can't believe the difference it makes since I don't know how to free motion; YET
Maybe you could try a jeans foot so it will go over bumps better. Is is made to go overe seams in jeans.
Of course I agree with everyone about checking all of the machines and test driving them. However the most important thing that you need to ask yourself is where am I going to get service and support after the purchase. This is by far the most important part of the purchase. If I had not had the support of my dealer after the purchase of my first machine I would have quit right there. Also check the hours that the dealer or company that you are buying from is open. I find that a lot of dealers are closing at 5pm and not open on Sunday's and are otherwise limiting their hours of operation. It seems to me that if you are going to be sewing as most of us do if we have have a full time job it is on nights and weekends when a lot of dealers are closed. That is one reason that I went with Viking. Just my 2 cents worth.
Also as far as a walking foot not coming with the Mega Quilter it is because it was really designed and packaged to go on a quilting frame therefore no need for a walking foot.