I have a Bernina 1230 that I love but it is not very good for quilting. If you can find them in the UK, I would strongly recommend a 'mid arm' machine. These are great for the quilter that doesn't do commercial quilting (and thus requires a long arm). The bed is about 9" as opposed to 7", it has nifty features like a button that cuts the thread even in the middle of the fabric, it doesn't have a thread tail that often turns into a big knot when you start sewing and it does GREAT Free motion. Usually they are also very fast so sewing strips goes quick. Expensive ones have the decorative stitiching but if your Berinia is in decent shape or if you can figure out the quirks, then get a mid arm that does only straight stitching - they may be cheaper and quilts don't really require buttonholes or zigzag! I find I only use my Bernina now for specialty sewing. I have a Baby Lok Quilter's Pro but there are others out there that are equally good. I think Patrice did an article about mid arms on the forum.