No comment on deciding which one, but my local quilt store will not work on a machine that is bought from one of the "box" stores. Just a thought if you need service.

My Walmart has them on sale as well. I did pick up the 9000, but looked hard at the Project Runway. I haven't had a chance to open the box yet, so maybe this weekend. I would be anxious to hear responses also. Only thing bad about my Walmart (because it is so small)...they only have one of each on the shelf. Decisions, decisions......

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/warra...em_id=14237606

These machines come with a warrenty. I don't believe an authorized repair person can refuse warrenty work.
Now if something's not covered you may have to ship it back to Brother for repair.
http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/C...Embroidery.pdf

Can't live without that option!

Yes, anyone can refuse to repair a machine. Happens all the time. Or the cost of the repair is more than the machine cost originally.

I have the Brother Project Runway machine and I love it, never have had any problems with it. I have made a king size denim quilt on it and it sewed wonderful. But its up to you which one that you like best. Hope you will enjoy your new machine when you decide which one you want.

I've had 3 Brother machines. The first one came from Walmart. I had it serviced at an authorized Brother dealer, but she did tell me that not all will do it.

How can they be sure where you bought it?

I have the SQ-9000. Never a problem. I like that it came with quilting feet. The walking foot was great. I like the up-down needle position but the best thing I like is not having to use the foot pedal. Push a button and your off and running. :thumbup:

My friend has the sq 9000, I taught her to sew on it. I loved it and have wanted one for a while now. I am going to look to see if my walmart has them on clearance. She made a nice twin size quilt and even quilted it with the fancy sticthes.

I can tell you I own the the Brother SQ 9000 you showed a link to and I like this machine. It is a nice starter machine if you can't and I couldn't afford an expensive machine. It does a lot and comes with many attatchments. I paid $170 buying off of ebay new, so if you can get it for $154 go for it, especially if you ship site to store. No shipping charges.

I'm still trying to figure out how to use some of the features. If your looking for fancy on the like the embroidery though it is very basic letters, and I haven't figured out the stippling stitch yet. Just haven't taken the time. Yes you can program the needle up/down feature. Good Luck.