I love my Handiquilter Avante. I was fortunate enough to have 2 friends that had Handiquilter Sweet Sixteens that let me try them on a couple of quilts before I bought my Avante. I was all set to buy the Sweet Sixteen but the dealer said the Avante's were just coming out (at the same price) so I got that one instead. I've never regretted it. I've done a kingsized quilt with no problems. It does everything I need it to do and I have a wonderful dealer.