I have a Bernina 1532 sewing machine as well as a Bernina serger and embroidery machine. The Bernina machines have been good, but when I decided to purchase my sitdown longarm machine, I went with a Juki J-350QVP Miyabi. The Juki Miyabi is made in Japan to industrial specifications with a direct drive system and servo motor. Because it has a sealed system, the only maintenance needed is to clean and oil the bobbin area. It's a very sturdy machine that came with a heavy duty table that expands to 50 inches with the optional side leafs. The machine itself has an 18" throat and 10" height clearance. The stitch regulator is build right into the needle plate along side of the needle (no hockey puck). There are four stitch options - Baste, Manual, Cruise, and Precise. I absolutely love my Juki and would purchase another in a heartbeat.
Last edited by BonnieJP; 03-20-2023 at 09:26 AM.