I purchased the Gracie quilting frame and the Janome 1600. I am unhappy with the 9" throat because I cannot quilt a whole block and have to roll it up to finish. I regret not getting the Bailey with the 13" throat. This would have enabled me to do an entire 10" block at a time. It's worth a little extra money to get the Bailey. I wish I had. I've heard good things about the Bailey.