I have the Janome Horizon and love it for FMQ and piecing and any sewing I do! It does not have the stitch regulator, but you can slow the machine down and that does basically the same if you need more control. I think there are several machines out there that will do great work. You really need to look in shops that sell machines designed for quilting and try each one out with a demonstrator, although that never answers all one's questions! It is a hard decision and price can play a large part in it! What you are willing to spend is the bottom line many times. The Janome Horizon is somewhere in the 3000.00 range or a bit under that. I honestly think you would be very satisfied with the Horizon and can recommend it.