Fizzle

I love both my Bernina. 930 Record and a 770QE. But, I do think they are costly and feet are expensive. My sis got a Brother and it was not cheap! Just know you are gonna spend some big bucks. Hit the bigger quilt shows so you can try several and they also offer incredible deals on the demo machines. All with full warranty... Have fun!

Lady Diana

Test run the new Janome 9400. It has a large harp space and auto lift foot control. It has 9mm for beautiful decorative stitches as well. I also have the 6600. real work horse. But love the extra space on the 9400 for FMQ.

MaryKatherine

My Juki is a work horse. But I also have a Husquavarna

Innov8R

I love my Janome 14000 and my Juki 2010Q. If I could only have one of them, I would take the Juki because it is indispensable! The big Janome 14000 is roomy, easy to use and does great embroidery. I had a Janome 9500 before buying the 14000 and was very pleased with the quality. I also like Elna machines for their smooth operation and long life.

hray

Unfortunately, having an old reliable machine of a brand doesn't mean that buying a new one will be satisfactory. I had a Husqvarna/Viking Rose that I really liked. When I shopped for a new machine 12 years later, I discovered that the H/V machines were no longer made in the same country, or with the same quality, as previously. I ended up with a Brother VQ3000 instead and have been very pleased with it.

kittiebug

I have two Baby locks , Love them I like the user friendly of it . drop in bobbin ease .

good luck

ruby2shoes

I own a Bernina 710 with BSR and a Juki TL2010Q. The 710 has all the bells and whistles but is temperamental...I hold my breath every time I turn it on wondering if we are going to get through a sewing session with smiles or frustration. The BSR was a novelty at first but I quickly found I preferred doing fmq without it. I don't need all the fancy other things the Bernina does. The Juki on the other hand is a straight stitch only, mechanical machine with needle up/down, presser foot pressure regulator, speed control, auto cut, and knee lever.......and I love it. I only do piecing and quilting, I don't like decorative stitches and I have no interest in embroidery and applique. The Juki is perfect for my needs and pleasure and the Bernina is now set up on the side cabinet as my "spare".

lots2do

I'll be watching this thread, thanks.

KwiltyKahy

Brother is my pick. I have 4 now. I am under the impression the Brother, Babylock and Bernina are all the same company and Brother is cheaper than the other 2. I love all of my Brothers from reliability to ease of use, they are my pick.

Donnamarie

I have my Bernina 1080 (25+ years old), and it has never broken down, not even once. I love that machine. I have it cleaned every year and a half and its been wonderful, I can't complain. I also have Janome Gem that I purchased for workshops. I feel as though it cannot compare to my Bernina. I know a lot of friends that have the Gem and love it, I, not so much. That being said there are a few things I would like if I were to buy a new Bernina now. Needle threader, needle down position, and a larger harp space for the little machine quilting that I do. Good luck in whatever you choose.