I have an inexpensive Brother XR9000. It does not have a large throat. I quilt up to lap quilt size, using a walking foot and Machingers gloves. I have not had much success free-motion quilting. But I can do anything with my walking foot. It might take me longer, but I can do it. I have a dear friend that I barter with: I babysit her dogs and she does long arm quilting for me.