Originally Posted by
Melanie Rudy
I have this machine in a previous model called Memory Craft 6600. The reason I bought it is for the large space for maneuvering a quilt when free-motion-quilting. I can easily do a king size on this machine without a problem. I like it for piecing, FMQ, and it is heavy and can handle lots of bulk. It also has an excellent x-large walking foot for stitch-in-the-ditch or wavy-line-quilting. It does an incredible job of SITD. The only negative is that the bobbin area lints up and has to be taken apart to clean every so often. By this I mean the whole bobbin case area has to be unscrewed and taken apart to get to the linty area. There are some facts for you to go on. Have a great day
I agree with everything Melanie said. I had a 6600 machine and traded up for the 8900. Although I like my 8900, the 6600 is still one of the best machines I owned. I too could quilt large quilts, the walking foot system allowed me to do fantastic stitch-in-the-ditch. I didn't have issues with cleaning out the bobbin case. I think that is the nature of a drop in bobbin machine. Good luck on you decision.