Thoughts on a drop in sewing machine with a gap behind the machine
My local sewing store has a floor model arrow Olivia table. I have had my eye on it and never thought to ask how much they even cost. The list price is like $649. I could get the floor model for $425. Regular price at the shop is $495.
The possible problem is that My janome 6600 fits in it side to side but there is a pretty big gap behind the machine. Do you think that would be an issue with fmq ing? They can't make an insert for it.
I could order a new a new table -- same style but they are now making them for wider machines. It would have a larger opening. $495 And I would need a plexiglass insert custom made. The difference in price would be about $135 if I bought a new table and a plexiglass insert. And I'd have to put it together. Not a huge issue. Hopefully. Lol.
What do you think? Would the gap cause issues with fmq ing and piecing. I'm used to using my attached extension table. I've always wanted a machine sunk into a table. Didn't think I could afford it as much as I can.