I had a older version of that machine. I called it Dobbin (named after my grandfather's Clydesdale). That machine was a workhorse. I did quilt large queen size quilts on it. It wasn't easy and I had arm muscles develop from maneuvering the quilts through the throat area.lol. Hope yours works as long as mine. If you definitely want one for FMQ, I'd suggest a 1500Q. I have one. I don't like that the bobbin is on the side.....it's hard to get at when machine is set in a table..... but it's a great machine for quilting.