Hello, I just got the Juki TL 2010Q a few weeks ago from Overstock and used a coupon and store credit for writing some reviews, so my total price came to just under $805.00, for a machine I've not been able to find at that price ever. I had been doing my piecing with a Brother Limited Edition Project Runway and having issues with sewing over several layers in the seams. The Juki plows through those seams like butter! I have yet to try fmq, but I'm sure it will go better than my few (feeble) attempts on the Brother. Good luck on your journey!