You have to ask yourself if you want to dedicate a whole lot of money and a whole lot of floor space to a machine that will only do one thing. My biggest obstacle to quilting was basting and once I discovered Sharon Shamber's method I don't have that problem. I recommend either the Janome 6600 or the Janome Horizon. Both have the built in walking foot so straight line quilting is a breeze and they both have good throat space.