A 16 inch harp (throat), or larger, quilting machine. I have only had my Viking Megaquilter for five months, and love it to death. It sews so wonderfully!
But . . . 6 inch sewing space is annoying. I didn't say bad, don't let the temperamental little Viking warrior on my machine frame get the idea I don't like him. He may stab me with that so-sharp little sword of his when I let my fingers stray in the needle path again.
Question: How long does it take to stitch three navy blue stitches into the side of your finger?
Answer: Less than half the time it takes to realize you've done it and break the needle when you pull back in surprise. Still picking blue lint out of my finger. Looks like one of those tattoo things. Though why someone would tattoo three blue dots on their finger, and then three matching ones on the underside . . .I don''t know.
However, larger quilt designs/patterns without having to stitch them in halves as you roll the quilting up, would be a blessing.