Viking has machines with longer arms, if you just want the sewing and decorative stitches, the arm is 9-10 inches. It depends on how much you want to spend. Viking also has the automatic pressor foot lift which is neat. I have the Designer Rose deluxe which has a longer arm, it also does embroidery up to 8x14 inch design. They have cheaper ones with just the sewing features but also the automatic pressor foot lift. I enjoy mine.