Oops-forgot to mention this in previous post where I said you should go for it. Have you considered the Babylock Tiara? It is also a sit down like the Sweet 16 but has a workspace of 16" and 8.25" height in the throat area. Tested one at the Madison WI Quilt Expo and loved it. I always wanted the HQ Sweet Sixteen and was floored when I saw the Tiara. Now I have a new Christmas list. Babylock.com has a promo video.