Originally Posted by Jared

I've really been interested in buying either a vintage sewing machine (probably a Husqvarna Viking 6460 or 6000 series) or a quilter machine with a large bed and work area (Juki TL98QE). The local sewing shop is able to get both of these for me but the guy there is really pushing a Janome (especially the Sewist 500) on me.

It does seem to be a decent machine and has a lot of features that I think I would like BUT I'm not really able to find any user reviews online.

If anyone can give me some feedback or advice on these machines or it would be really helpful.

thanks!