The sewing machine businesses within Joann's are separate from the store and are allocated floor space. Anything you buy there is paid for directly to the sewing machine business and not at the front registers. At least that's how it is here. I imagine what's available will depend on factors such as the amount of floor space the subsidiary store has, and the one nearest to me is quite small. I can't imagine a quilting machine ever appearing there. The store in Frisco, TX, farther away, is much bigger. I may have to go over there or give them a call.