I have a Bernina Artista 200 that I bought when they came out, about 12 years ago. I added a Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) when they came out. I love, love, love, the BSR. FMQ is so easy with the BSR. I hope you can find a used Bernins with a BSR. The Bernina is great for quilting and although the walking foot is expensive, it is worth the cost. The Artista does not have a large throat area; but I have quilted a king size quilt on it. Now, I send large quilts to a LAQ; but twin and smaller, I quilt myself.