Originally Posted by watterstide

actually, not knowing if your looking for one for a frame, i would say to not get the 6600..,(if your planning on getting it on a frame.)
it is to heavy for lifting on and off a frame. and has to many bells and whistles to waste on a frame.

i would get a Juki..nothing fancy,and great on a frame! ( i had one on a gracie pro frame.)

The Janome 1600 is also a good machine for quilting. i think they can be bought for around $800.00

Both have 9" throats.

Pattern Review website has reviews of sewing machines by users. pros/cons and prices they paid. worth checking out:

http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/