Originally Posted by
Jingle
Check out the Brother PQ-1500S at All Brands, it was 600.00 a couple of weeks ago w/free shipping. it has an extension table,thread cutter, drops feed dogs - four settings, thread cutter, about 9" harp/throat. It is straight stitch only, goes high speed for FMQ, has FMQ,1/4" , a couple of others and walking feet. Can't beat it, others have said Juki makes it and also Baby Lock machines. Best price of any of the above machines. It has to be oiled, has very good manual for it's care. Good luck.
Me and my sister have, for the most part, bought nothing but Brothers (he, that sentence is kinda funny). I've been practicing FMQ on and off but it was frustrating. Just before my sister had her back surgery, her Brother PQ 1500S showed up and I've been breaking it in! Wow. Big difference on just the first try. Has nothing to do with the large harp (although it helps). Maybe it's the gazillion stitches it can do in a minute with the speed it has. Great machine for $600.