Larger throat machine in the works
 

Today I went to go look at a machine with a bigger throat. I tried out a Babylock Lyric. Very nice! The equivalent is a Brother BQ950. I seriously think I need to give my husband an eviction notice so I can have whatever machine with a new table. Rant over! LOL

Update: I did like the Brother BQ950. I do think I will be going with the Babylock Lyric only because it saves me the trouble of having to sell my older Brother 2010 with cabinet and chair. I didn't buy any more fabric....but I did buy a couple of patterns. I will be searching for a new sewing cabinet. Until I find the right one, I will use a table I had at the very beginning. Chances are I will have my husband put a piece of ply wood to make it flush as it has curve like sway in the middle.

congradulations! New machines are so fun...

Good for you to get the machine and table you want.

I am so excited for you!! I am sure you will be happy with your choice.

I get more excited over a new machine than getting a new car. I know you'll enjoy the larger throat space. You can always get a new husband.

Is there a price difference between the two?

Update: I ended up with the Baby Lock Lyric. I also ordered a new sewing table. Got a new sewing chair and a trolley case.
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the table tomorrow (Thursday 7-1-2021). Yes there was a price difference in the machines. Roughly $300.00, but I went with the Baby Lock just so I wouldn't have to deal with selling my older machine/cabinet. I paid $120.00 for the older machine. They store gave me $200.00 towards the new one. I am so excited to unbox it, but have to wait until I assemble the table. Then I will be so ready to put it to use!! I agree, I can always get a new husband, but I'd rather get another machine, again LOLL

Hooray for you! What fun to play with the features of a new machine and good for you to get the table and other parts too. As advanced tool users we need not only good tools but good infrastructure and ergonomics too :)

I think the biggest improvement for me would be to have an actual sewing table so I could lower the machine to table height for quilting. I rather like top of the table for piecing just fine. Problem is I have a beast of a machine and a mouse of a budget but I am watching Craig's List. The other problem is that since I like piecing, I have a huge pile of tops and I've got to get better at getting them quilted down...