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katiebear1 12-14-2019 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by NoraB (Post 8095544)
I purchased my Brother PS1500 over 10 years ago. It has an 11" throat and only does straight stitching. I love it! Perhaps you can purchase a used one? New, it was $900.00.
That is what I have. I got mine about two years ago from a vendor on Amazon for $680.00. It normally retails for $799, but the vendor had it on sale. it only does straight stitch but that is all you need for fmq or straight line quilting. I have quilted a king size without problems.

Stitchnripper 12-14-2019 10:51 AM
I just saw Walmart.com had it for under $500. I love mine. Tempted to get another and leave one set for piecing and one for FMQ

Bags 12-14-2019 11:24 AM
Yesterday, after doing as much research as I could and asking here on the QB, I ordered the Brother 1500 from Walmart. Was torn at first about not buying it from a LQS, but then they told me I couldn't test drive it. It was brand new just out of the box. They also wouldn't tell me the price, except for it was a lot lower than the MSRP of $1699. Is this common?

Price was so good, and if, for whatever reason I need to, I can return it.

Just saw that Amazon has the same machine for the same price.

Stitchnripper 12-14-2019 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bags (Post 8340213)
Yesterday, after doing as much research as I could and asking here on the QB, I ordered the Brother 1500 from Walmart. Was torn at first about not buying it from a LQS, but then they told me I couldn't test drive it. It was brand new just out of the box. They also wouldn't tell me the price, except for it was a lot lower than the MSRP of $1699. Is this common?

Price was so good, and if, for whatever reason I need to, I can return it.

Just saw that Amazon has the same machine for the same price.
the dealer here let me test drive a new machine and told me the price. But I would still get a second one on line if I decided. He would service it if needed

Bags 12-14-2019 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper (Post 8340216)
the dealer here let me test drive a new machine and told me the price. But I would still get a second one on line if I decided. He would service it if needed
That's nice to hear that not all shops have that same policy of no trying out the machines. Or quoting a price. I would think you would encourage people to test drive.

A different shop I go to encourages you to come in and "play". Unfortunately they don't carry the brand I wanted. I still go there for fabric, etc.

SusieQOH 12-14-2019 11:59 AM
I have a Juki TL2010Q that has a nice throat space. Not only is it wider but also higher because it's straight stitch only and doesn't have a computer etc. Nice machine. I got it for under $850

KatieBock242 12-17-2019 03:47 PM
I have a Juki TL2010Q which I got back in May from Sewing Machine Plus. It's a great straight stitch only machine with 9" of throat space and comes with a few different feet and accessories. I also have the Grace Q-Zone Quilt Frame that I purchased from Leah Day. Over the course of the summer I have quilted a couple of different quilting projects both with the Juki on and off my frame and the machine works great. It is also really low maintenance. All you have to do is clean and oil it.
Good Luck with your sewing machine search.
Happy Quilting.Hugs Katie

Schill93 12-17-2019 05:19 PM
The Brother 1500 only has a 9" throat, not 11". Same as the Juki. I have the Juki, as I wanted speed control. But lots of people are very happy with their Brother 1500.

Joanne Phillips 12-18-2019 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper (Post 8095578)
I have one of these too, bought used and I love it. I like that the throat area is tall vs. wide. Probably same amount of square inches compared to a machine that is longer and flatter, but, I like the space arrangement better. I can get a pretty big quilt done under it. Working from the center out makes it easier with a big quilt.
I have one of these too, and I L mine. It was only $600 brand new, bargain!

Suz 12-19-2019 10:22 AM
For me,I prefer the Bernina machines. I have an 880 and although I am not able to measure the harp right now, I have machine quilted several queens on it.


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