I want a machine with a larger throat to keep on my quilting frame. The only "bells and whistles" I want are stitch regulator and larger bobbins. Can't afford "long arm" or "mid arm" at the prices they are charging. I am now using my Bernina 440 and it does a wonderful job but two things need to be changed - 1. I only have approx. 4" of quilt space and 2. I've reached the point in my life where it's just too heavy to life on and off the frame all the time. I have to do that since it's my only machine. So I am wishing....thanks greensleeves, I'm going to check out Juki online and see how much space it has and what it costs.