so far, the Janome MC11000 is the only combination sewing/embroidery machine with a 9" throat. it also uses the largest hoop i could find, although i think you have to purchase that one separately.
if you want to be able to both embroider and machine quilt on the same machine, this seems to be the one best suited. if you can afford it. which i can't. :cry: :lol: :cry: