I have a new (June 2011) Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0, which has a nice wide throat area, 10 inches. I recently FMQ'd on it and it quilted my top beautifully---my stitches and tension were so nice, as close to "perfect" as any I've done in the past! I'm in love with this machine and so happy my hubby bought it for my birthday this year!!