Originally Posted by
Jingle
My Babylock Jane and Juki TK 98QE both have a 9" throat. They are straight stitch only machines. A bit more costly than the Brother 1500.
Don't know the Babylock Jane but I have the Juki 98QE & it is a workhorse. No bells & whistles but a very hardworking, sturdy machine with a 9" throat.