Originally Posted by quilts4charity
If you just want straight stitch, I love my Juki TL98Q. Has the cutter,knee lift and needle down. I can't tell you how many quilts this baby has made and I drag it to Kansas for quilt retreat. She's a real workhorse, does great free motion and has the 9" throat so a little more room. I think they have a newer model now, but I think this one will last me a LOT longer, so I'll just keep her!
This machine is impressive...I'm searching craigslist everyday in hopes of finding one. My only concern is the lack of presence in the american market, and if american repairmen can service it. There are so few dealers and non near me.