lllog

No, not at all. Only that it doesn't have 3000 stitches, when for quilting, you will generally only use the straight stich. There's a reason that long-arm machines only have straight stitching capabilities.

MsSewer

I love my Husquarna sewing and embroidery machine. I have used the embroidery to do the quilting on a finished quilt. Wouldn't trade it for any other.

CathyD

You could get a Bernina that has been traded in from a dealer. I saw a used 200E/730 at my dealers for $3,250 yesterday. I am a quilter and that is one of the machines I own. As a bonus, it is a machine embroidery sewing machine too.

You could also get a used Bernina that is made for quilting only for a heck of a lot less. I wouldn't trade my Bernina for anything.

vwquilting

Janome Professional I love mine

cowgirl

Ditto! Got one and love it!

Autumn Quilts

I love my Viking. I have used the Espire and loved that too. Check them both out before buying one, especially for that money, remember you're going to have it forever.

IT_Nana

I recently purchased a Janome Horizon 7700. It's new so they aren't discounting the price yet, and I paid 2999.00. I just quilted a queen size quilt in no time at all. The 11" throat makes it a breeze. It also has more decorative stitches than I'll ever use and it also does small letters in 3 different fonts. it came with 17 different feet, but I've only used the walking foot which trugged across my thick batting without a cough or a wrinkle. I still have much to learn about it but so far I love it. Definitely check this one out before you buy.

purplefiend

I'd love to have a newer Pfaff that was lighter than my 1222E Pfaff, sweet machine, but much too heavy. I also have Berninas along with a new Viking with all the bells and whistles. But none of those have the IDT that the Pfaff does.

tutty

Wait for a great sale and your should be able to get a Bernina Aurora 430 I really like mine and had opportunity to practice on a friends . Make sure to try all you can before you decide. Enjoy !

mshawii

I agree! I got my Expressions 4.0 with the larger neck area, auto cutter, knee lift, needle up and down and midway. Lots of feet, 220 stitches. all for $1999 and that was with their $500 off sale and my broken machine for another $500. Plus they threw in the acrylic table surround and extended warranty. Good deal I thought and I am just so happy with the new machine. This machine is the top of the line before you go into the expensive embroidery machines. :thumbup: Jan