Originally Posted by SherryW
I use my Janome Memory Craft 9700, although I haven't done much FMQ. I guess I just don't want to mess up something that I've spent a lot of time on. I will get more brave, though, because I do want to learn how to be good at it.
I have a MC 9000 and it does not do very good FMQ. I get a lot of "eyelashes" on the back, so I bought a Bernina 180 and have not had a single "eyelash" since then. Someone told me that machines with a front/side loading bobbin work much better for FMQ than those with a top loading bobbin. Though I only have these two machines to do FMQ with, there's a world of difference between them!
To the original question, Bernina is know for excellent stitches, but I see some other very good replies to your question. My friend has a Pfaff Grand Quilter and absolutely loves it for FMQ, but it is a very loud machine.