I would check out the price of a Janome 6600. They are real workhorses....they are made for quilting.....has the accufeed foot so you don't have to bother with the bulky walking foot. If you PM me I can provide a dealer in PA that I have purchased numerous machines from....not affiliated with them....I have plenty of dealers in Texas, but now buy machines from the on un PA. Great prices, great used machines, incredible customer service. You can't go wrong with a Janome. 25 or more year warranties. Go to the Janome.Com site and compare. Go to a dealer and try one. Best wishes in your quest.