I use a Babylock Jane for straight stitching. Jane handles the bulkiness of quilts, denim, leather, etc with ease. She is easy to clean, and if purchased new, quite a few different feet come home with her. Some of those feet included a hopping foot for FMQ, a walking foot, and a 1/4" foot. Jane is mechanical, so don't expect any means for computerized design or s stitch regulator or even a zig zag stitch. Jane is completely a straitch machine with a 9' throat. Check out your Babylock dealer....store demo models are being sold to make way for newer products.