Totally agree with lyric girl. I bought an 8900 (brand new) after originally looking for an 8200. I sold it approximately 6 months later in frustration and disgust.
I bought it for the harp space but found whilst it was long, the harp space seemed very low and restrictive. It felt very cluttered to sew with once I had a quilt or even just a top I was finishing piecing together under the needle. The machine would not sew over my intersections....piecing or quilting. I am an experienced sewer and this was one machine that did not meet my expectations or needs. Definately do a test drive including bulky seams and large "pieces" of work before you decide.
The person who bought my machine from me knew my concerns...I am an honest person....I contacted her several months later and she has been very happy with it.
Last edited by ruby2shoes; 02-23-2019 at 02:08 AM.