Babylock has been making their top of the line models with HUGE throat spaces for FMQ, and their machines are primo! So if you plan to quilt your own quilts, you can do it more easily with that elongated throat space. Their machines are a bit pricey (tho not as pricey as Bernina), but they offer a great no-interest monthly payment plan which makes them easier to afford. I went to an FMQ seminar at a dealer that sells Babylock, and got to sew on all of their top of the line models, as well as their longarms. They are a dream!