Omg this machine is AWESOME.... I am a high end couture designer who designs for some of the wealthiesy and powerful women in America and I know quality....and I also only wear clothes I design..... I do miss my industrial Juki machine but I dont't have room in here for it so this a step right below that.... it's solid hard steel yet still has computerized functions... get the tension between the vobbin and needle right and you are smooth sailing!!!

After researching and researching I decided to splurge on a new Juki - I went back and forth between this and the 2010, but decided it wasn't worth the extra $$$ to get the newer model. It is easy to control the speed with the foot pedal so I am very glad I gave it a try. I quilted a baby quilt on it first using just regular Coats and Clark thread and it did just fine :) I know it's linty, will just have to clean it more often. No tension issues. The thread cutter is my absolute favorite feature - save so much time and thread! I read both negative and positive reviews before buying big ticket items and after reading through the manual I think many people's complaints could have been solved fairly easily - not all, no, but the vast majority. I also am happy to have something that's not computerized... sure, there are some electrical features, but the majority of the features are mechanical. Yay!

This is a great quilting machine. I use it on my Pennywinkle quilt frame. I have had it a few weeks and have managed to quilt 3 queen sized quilts so far. It runs so smoothly. You have to remember to add oil but the book shows you exactly where to put the oil. It has only one stitch but it makes for a wonderful machine to quilt with. If you decided to get this machine, you will love it!

I had my eye on this machine for at least 5 years before I purchased it. I'd been sewing on a $200 Brother starter machine and turned out some good quality quilt tops and clothing on it, but eventually it wore out. I have a 30 year old Husquevarna viking that still runs beautifully but it just can't handle the FMQ like I wanted. This JUKI is absolutely all I had hoped for. The noise is so minimal, it doesn't bounce around the table even when I sew at high speeds--speaking of which, no more getting impatient with your top sewing speed on this machine. I worried about not having the speed control like on the 2010 model, but I wasn't willing to pay the extra price just for that. The foot control is good on this and I needn't have worried; I can go any speed comfortably. Remember to read the instructions and oil all points before you start. The throat is not as wide as one might expect, but you don't really need a full-on longarm in most cases. The extra height and 1.25 inches or so of throat space is plenty for most quilters. You can buy a frame or build on if you like, or just quilt even a large king quilt in quarters. The thread trimming works great and so far I haven't had any problems with starting again right away, even when the bobbin thread is invisible after trimming. NICE. The knee lifter lever is a time saver too, although I don't use it consistently because I have 3 little ones who are very curious. If you, like me, have LO's in the house and plan to leave this machine out, do use the cover and unplug all the cords when you leave it, just to be safe, and don't have it on anything that could be pulled down. She's not a move-around-often machine and could really do damage if she fell. I wish this particular package had come with a few more bobbins, but it's not a big deal. We always need more bobbins anyway. Basically, this is not a starter machine, but is absolutely perfect for a step up in your game and one that will last you a good long time if you take care of her. The feet are so sturdy and i like the threading--reminds me of my grandmother's 1950s Necchi that I learned to sew on--and nothing could shop that one. I have a feeling this lovely sleek and powerful JUKI will be just the same.

My wife and I gave my sister our old Grace Frame and then found out she did not have a quilting machine, Since my wife kept the machine (Juki TL98Q) that came with the Grace Frame, we figured we would get her a machine that we new had a good reputation. She has been quilting up a storm with the setup she now has.

Love it! If you're use to using a straight stitch industrial machines then this a great machine for you.

I really love Juki machines, this is my second machine I have purchased in the last few years. Love love

love my juki machine

I have wanted this machine for years, and it is all that and more.