I would go to a major quilt show, even if you have to drive & spend the night. Try them all, and find out where the dealers are in your area. Find out about set up options. It's usually a bit extra to have it set up in your home, but worth it to know that if you have an issue, it's not because you made an error in setup. They will also make sure it's working before they leave. My installers showed me how to do routine maintenance. I also get unlimited training at their site.
The other thing is make sure you have enough room. It's amazing the amount of space you need. The actual frame is about 10 X4 or 12X4. You need at least 3 feet on one end to work the gears to advance the quilt. If you are planning on doing pantographs, you need about 3 feet in the back, if not, you still need at least a foot so the machine head has enough room, and then about 3 feet in front.
I got a Handi Quilter last fall and love it!
Last edited by PaperPrincess; 04-22-2015 at 02:54 PM.