Originally Posted by
McGargantuette
Thanks for all the helpful ideas and information! I would like to buy from a local dealer if possible. But a great price on a demo might persuade me otherwise. I am looking for a good basic quilting machine, preferably mechanical, with at least a 9" harp if possible, knee bar, needle up/down, and adjustable presser foot pressure. (A little worried that it might be too fast for my nonexistent skills at this point ;-). I'm thinking something like a Juki 2000 or 2010? Maybe dealers bring mostly computerized machines to shows though?
think you ill have trouble finding a mechanical with a needle up/down features--but that alone would be worth it to get a computerized! Also, with a computerized, you can get machines where you can adjust the speed, which is nice when FMQ on it. So don't be afraid of a computerized--some very nice machines. I've been very pleased with my Elna (which is made by Janome).