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Have you considered getting a machine like the Juki 2010, Brother 1500 or the Janome 6600? All of those are 9" throated machines. They only do straight stitches but they're solid machines and piece and quilt really nicely

I'm looking in to getting one of those for myself. I'm leaning towards the Juki but I haven't decided yet...
I have the Juki TL98Q and really love it for both piecing and on my frame.