Check out the Viking Husqvarna 875Q, it has a 10" throat and all the bells and whistles. See if your store has floor models. PM me if you like the 875Q. Also try the Pfaff 4.0 Quilt Expressions, great machine. 10" throat. Then try the Janome, and make sure you try all the tye off and cut features, auto foot lift after the tying off,. I don't remember if the Janome had it.