Originally Posted by Annie Pearl

I am looking for a basic machine with a wide throat and the 1500s is looking pretty good to me. I don't have a lot of money to spend and already have a old Viking with all the stitches that I don't use. I thought I could get some opinions about the 1500s here.
I don't understand what the pin feed is and what it's supposed to do. Also does it have needle down? I don't have a dealer close so I would be buying from Amazon. Is that a good idea?
I'mIm looking forward to hearing what my quilting friends have to say.