Originally Posted by
toverly
When will they make a simple machine with a bigger throat? It shouldn't have to be an expensive machine just bigger. All I want is a large throat for FM quilting and a straight stitch. Doesn't have to be super fast, electronic, or super heavy duty. Old Singers seem to have huge throats, so I know they started out that way. Why pay big bucks for a commercial machine? Anyone else feel this way?
Have you seen the Janome 1600 ?? (also the Viking Megaquilter and Pfaff Grandquilter, they are "triplets" - same machines w/ different covers, all made by Janome)
Straight stitch, mechanical, high speed machines with a larger throat. Much like the Juki or Brother 1500 models. Very reasonably priced. Speed control, auto-thread cutter and knee lift. Mine came with an extension table, but I bought it about 5 yrs ago. Doesn't require a frame. Simple, heavy-duty machines without the commercial price. I've sewn everything on mine from quilts to home decor, denim, heavy outdoor canvas etc. Never a problem ...