Ok, have to admit I am new here..new to any "board" actually. Hope I am posting this in the correct place. Have spend the last 2 days at the AQS show in Grand Rapids. Am looking to upgrade from my Inspira Frame/MegaQuilter. Have narrowed it down to Handiquilter 18" Avante, the Janome Artistic 18", and the BabyLock Crown Jewel. I am also purchasing a frame but, one question at a time, right? Seems like all three are offering good deals..only till the end of the show on Saturday, of course. All around $8,000 with frame, stitch regulator, frame, etc. Any advice?

My advice would be to start a new thread with what you're looking for, because your machine options mentioned are not a Sweet Sixteen Quilting Machine...the subject of this thread. You might have better luck getting some feedback. Jus sayin'. :-)