I have the Husqvarna Mega Quilter with the frame and stitch regulator and I love it!! I have quilted Queen size quilts on it. Yes, I would like a larger throat, but I have made it work. Also, like you, I did not have a large amount of money to spend, but wanted to do my own quilting, so this was a compromise. Now, since I do not do quilting for others, but just my own things, it works for me. I got tired quickly of moving the machine from the frame to my table to do the piecing, so my husband got me another machine for piecing. Now my machine can stay on the frame. I agree with the others.....the larger the throat the better, but I am still thrilled after years of use, to have my set up. I guess, I would get the best machine I could afford. good luck!!