Here's my opinion on quilting machines: I think that throat space, fabric and thread handling are key benefits--and figure out what is important to you. Having tons of decorative stitches and other accouterments means that you are paying up for features that have limited use for quilting. As with most things, you have to balance features + benefits against budget. So if you have a machine with small throat space but tons of features, you have a great machine that you can use on other projects--you just don't have to shove a quilt through a limited space. I was in that position where quilting was a pain because my updated Bernina (updated from my 7 stitch 910 from the 90s) B530 had only 7.5" of throat space. I believed, wrongly, that I could quilt with that as there were so many videos on how to quilt on your domestic. Yes you can, but your level of frustration is inversely proportioned to the amount of throat space. After a painful quilt finish on a larger quilt, I determined to find a machine I could quilt on, and I was not interested in investing in the learning curve, dollars, space for a long arm. I bought a Juki Kirei (like new used at significant discount) because it had 12" of throat space. It has tons of features/stitches, but the throat space means that I can comfortably FMQ or straight stitch. It has a thread cutter, foot hover, beginning/ending patterns, two stitch plates (straight/regular), and SmartFeed (dual feed) system. These are the features that I would not part with (an not on my Bernina), and I offer them for others to consider. (The Juki Miyabi --sit down long arm which can convert to a frame was a contender.) For those on a budget, you might want to consider closeout machines or find like-new, used machines. You can get great deals on used machines owned by people who fail to read the manual and understand adjustments and throw their hands up and blame it on the machine.

I have 3 Berninas, well worth the price. My Quilting bee friends have various other brands and they deal with a lot of frustration. I have so much trust in my Berninas that when something goes wrong I know it’s something I have done wrong, not my Bernina. I have the 830 Record (1976) and it just hums along making a lovely perfect stitch every time. I’ll never switch to a different brand,

Love my Bernina 770. I have found it far superior to my other higher end machines from other manufacturers. It’s well worth the $$ 😊

Absolutely love my Bernina 880 Plus, she is one smart girl💕💕 Dual feed is definitely a game changer as with so many of her other features. Embroidery on the 880 is a dream.

I've had my Janome Memorycraft for a few years now, and just love it. Thank you for sharing this tutorial, I've learned a few more things about my machine!

I just bought a Bernina 735….I am hoping I can learn to quilt and embroidery on it! I couldn’t afford the 770, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this machine is going to be fantastic!🤞🏼

I love my 6700p! And I want to add that a few things that where mentioned with the Bernina and not with the 6700p DO apply for the 6700p too

Thank you for sharing this Info. I have the Phaff performance Icon and it sure is a joy for me. However, would like to see the new Juki that is out. The Janome machine seems like a great machine. Threading for me is very important. !!

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. You're very easy to listen to, and knowledgeable. I was almost sold on the Jukie. After seeing and hearing the Janome, I'm really torn between the Bernina. The brother, that allows you to sew without a foot pedal, as in for someone who may not have the use of their legs? That is genius. I've had my heart set on the Bernina B735, mainly for the difference in price from the B770 QE, and I have no use or desire for an embroidery module. Hand work is so relaxing. The Bernina really is quite noisy.

You so much! The Bernina scares me to death, but I might be able to handle the Janome or the brother. Thank you.

this is such a helpful video! Wow thank you. I'm just getting into quilting and I'm so happy that I found this video. Just subscribed too. ❤🥰

The Bernina 770plus costs almost $8,000 with tax. It had better be good.

I prefer a long arm. More room for larger quilts. But for free motion smaller pieces these might be nice.

Hi... Your video was very informative. Thank you for that. I have a question... What is the maximum thickness for quilting on these machines?

I think the main issue for Bernina is their prices considering what other manufacturers give you they give you so much less and you have to pay outrageous prices for accessories. I wanted to buy a Bernina but the daily oiling was not something I wanted to do and pay thousands of dollars for it. Plus its hard to find someone to fix them.

Any sewing machine can piece, and many can quilt as you go, or with a small sandwich. If the title is for quilting machines, Please show a real quilt in the machine. How does it work when rolled up under the throat? That is the real test.

good job! very informative. id like to know the prices of all the machines. only saw the price on the first machine. thank you!

Surely there is a higher functioning machine between the second and third ranking machines. The selected Brother model seems to be too basic compared to the Janome.(My Brothe rmachine is fantastic). Do you not have PFAFF available in the UK?

It would be nice to have prices on these machines

Where are your Baby Lock options?

Can you use that quilting kit on any brother sewing machine

Now for the Janome….I wish I could afford that one! HOW MUCH?

How can i get technician😊

Have you considered Babylock. Mine is amazing for quilting.

why aren't you comparing machines with the same "throat" size?

Babylock. Babylock. Babylock.

Quilters love Juki machines. They beat these 3 into the ground.

There is no throat room on the Brother, not that great for quilting large pieces.

If you are pushing 8K machines….please …..not all of us can afford that!

She is constantly shaking her head in a no fashion!

Why are you using BLACK fabric? How can we see what the stitches are like? Bad demonstration.