Originally Posted by
BonnieJP
Well, I went for it and bought a Juki Miyabi J-350QVP sit down long arm machine. I just got it on Friday, so I've only done a little practice quilting on it. So far I it. It's a very sturdy machine and table. With the stitch regulators built right into the needle plate and the "precise" setting, I've already been able to produce some nice looking practice pieces.
I'm curious if you had had an opportunity to try the new HQ Capri as well. It also has the stitch regulator sensors built into the table, but placed a little differently than the Juki. Both machines have the same SPI - not sure, does Juki's regulator also have "cruise" mode?
I learned last week that Innova has discontinued their sit down, which had the sensors in the table as well. While there are a couple of demos/store units still out there, I wouldn't want to buy a product they (Innova) might not be able to support in a few years (should they stop stocking the sensor parts, which are unique to the sit down).
Michelle