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Originally Posted by petpainter (Post 6142311)

Ihave a Viking/Emb machine with a 10" throat, but they also have just a quilting machine with the 10" throat, too. I am FMQ on my second quilt ever, and my first time FMQing, and it's working out just fine- I'm doing a queen size. I love my Vikings and they hold the value longer than a lot of other brands.

I have the Sapphire 875, its built on the same chassis as the Husqvara Viking embroidery machines. I love having the 10" throat space. There are 3 machines in the Sapphire line,Tribute 140 and Sapphires 835 and 875. I used to work for HV and fell in love with the Sapphire 875. Its a great machine for both sewing and quilting.
I much prefer the bobbin that goes in under the machine with a removable bobbin case, its better for FMQ in my experience. But that being said, I can't afford the more expensive machines. I bought the Sapphire with my employee discount or I wouldn't have it. I'd really like to have a simple machine with the longer throat that just has straight and zig zag stitches for quilting.
Sharon

Also check out Consumer Reports. They have some info on sewing machines. (Not a lot, but there is some)

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Originally Posted by nannyrick.com (Post 6143010)

I agree, 100%. I have both the Juki machines and just love the way it handles both for straight stitch and being able to FMQ. I would not trade either one. I had a Brother and getting rid of it because of the small harp.

Do you happen to know how much the Juki weighs?
Sharon

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Originally Posted by Candace (Post 6139282)

A vintage singer 201 or 15 won't cost you more than $100 or so and they have fairly large throats.

I have both machines. FMQ with the 201(8") is difficult for me, I don't get nice looking stitches on the back, great for straight line quilting though. The Singer 15(7.5") is better for FMQ, it does a much better job. The feed dogs drop on both machines.
Sharon

You might want to look at the Janome 1600P.

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Originally Posted by appliquequiltdesigns (Post 6138936)

I have been looking on the internet at sewing machines with long necks. I don't need a sewing machine that is really fancy. Is there any simple machines that have a long neck? Also what are some on your favorite machines with long necks.

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Originally Posted by appliquequiltdesigns (Post 6138936)

Are you going to be using it for actual sewing or for free motion quilting? And how long of a neck are you looking for?
If you are going to be using it for sewing and want a no frills, I would suggest looking for an industrial machine. You can get a straight stitch one relatively cheap. You can usually get one with a much longer throat than a regular domestic machine.. and you can use them to quilt - and normally can get them set in to a table as an option.

If you are looking for something for that just quilts, no piecing or sewing you have several options starting at longer than 9" - 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 etc.. I'm assuming that the 9" length is not what you want.

I have a Juki 2000 for piecing. It is only a straight stitch machine. It has auto cutters and needle threader. I love love love my Juki.
I also have a Tin Lizzie sit down for quilting. I love my Lizzie as well. The Juki gets a workout more often but that's okay. When she is called to duty, she's a champ...
I used to have a Bailey on a frame. I liked the Bailey a lot. It's a real work horse but I didn't enjoy the frame so I sold the set up and got my sit down. I would have kept the Bailey if there was a table option. I do not have the skills nor do I know anyone that has the skills to alter or make a table for it to sit in for table use. I wish that company would consider that as an option and offer premade or assemble at home tables for those of us that prefer to sit at a table to quilt... It would have been a heck of a lot cheaper than the Lizzie....

Without knowing how long you want/need and what you're going to be using it for it's kind of hard to send suggestions...

I agree with yarn or fabric, if you are looking for a machine for FMQ, just bite the bullet and go for a sit down mid arm. I got the HQ Sweet 16 at the Road to Ca. show in Jan. and couldn't be happier!! I also have a Janome 6600 that stays home and a 3160 that travels with me for piecing.

I have a Janome 8200 and love it. It has an 11" throat but not all the bells and whistles of the 8900. It is a great machine. If I had the room, I would like to get a machine with a 16 - 20 inch throat but I can only dream right now.

I have the Brother PQ 1500, 9 in throat, straight Stitch nly, great machine!!!! Excellent for free motion.