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02-09-2012, 05:29 PM

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virtualbernie

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I've seen those but I was looking for a regular table top sewing machine--not one that sits on a frame (no space) and I already have a machine with a 8.5" throat space. I guess I was looking for something like the HQ16 but a little cheaper...prolaly no such animal...just wishful thinking...

02-09-2012, 05:30 PM

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I agree with the two other posts. I have a Brother PQ-1500S. It has a long arm and is a real work horse. I do wish I had a second machine that for other stitches.

I wish someone would invent a sewing machine with a bigger bobbin. Why do they have to be so small?

02-09-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

My Juki TL98Q has a bit more space, a 9" throat I believe, and just does a straight stitch, and does it WONDERFULLY! It has been replaced by a newer model now, but very similar. http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/jukitl2010q-asgsm.php

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this machine for both piecing and FMQing!!! And it runs just under $1000.

ditto here

02-09-2012, 05:43 PM

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the machine I was going to recommend as well!

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

02-09-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by beaqltr

They've done so. It's the Bernina 830 and 820, and the bobbin is 3 times the size of regular, domestic machines.

02-09-2012, 06:43 PM

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They've done so. It's the Bernina 830 and 820, and the bobbin is 3 times the size of regular, domestic machines.

How big is their throat space?

02-09-2012, 06:45 PM

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Babylock Jane. 9" throat, straight stitch. Sew quilts, piecework, even jeans...

02-09-2012, 06:58 PM

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How big is their throat space?

Never mind, I just looked it up--that's perfect and a beautiful machine BUT I don't see a price range which usually means it's out of my range

02-09-2012, 07:02 PM

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How big is their throat space?

It's got the largest arm and throat space of any domestic machine and one of the largest price tags. 15" arm and I believe 12" throat.

02-09-2012, 07:07 PM

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I have an old Bernina Record 830, built in the 70's. It doesn't have a long throat, only about 7 1/2". But, I just finished quilting a queen sized quilt on it with no problem. I don't roll, I "scrunch" and don't try to go any further than the center. It works for me, and it only cost me $400 on eBay a couple of years ago.