Originally Posted by
Hulalulu
We sell this machine in our local shop....just started carrying it. Think 11" is correct. It comes complete -- and I mean with 2 walking feet , spring FMQ foot, work table extension, the cone thread holders, and knee control as well as foot control. It's quite nice. We haven't promoted it at all yet, however, have sold several. The needle threader is a bit more complicated to use, and you can cut your threads by tapping on the foot control! Competitive price wise with our Baby Lock and Viking models-- has a good feel to it. The throat makes the work space an inch longer than the Viking Sapphire models. Finding the right machine for you has alot to do with trying the machine out and finding your fit -- kind of like the elusive "best bathing suit I ever owned"! Good luck finding the right machine for you....
Does the knee control actually regulate speed or does it lift the presser foot? The first machine I ever used had a knee controller for speed and it was actually much easier to use than a foot controller. It was actually a lever that pushed on the foot controller tucked into the side of the cabinet but I sure liked that design better than finicky foot controllers like they make now. All the knee controllers I have seen on new machines lift the presser foot which is cool for chain piecing, applique & turning corners I suppose, but I sure miss that old Monky Ward sewing machine!