If you are considering buying a quilting machine, there are some specific types of things you should look at in the different machines that are available. Quilting machines need to have a powerful motor to withstand multiple layers of batting and fabric. There should be ample work space on the sewing bed. Other features, such as a knee lift are convenient to leave the hands free for guiding the fabric.

Quilters need more than a machine capable of making many types of stitches. Machines that are designed specifically to work in conjunction with a quilt frame are needed.

A regular sewing machine designed for quilting should include adjustable stitch length, width and tension so that it can tackle any project. Free motion sewing must be available and accessories such as a quarter inch foot should be designed with quilting in mind.

There are many regular machines that will work for quilting, plus some machines that are made specifically for quilting and nothing else. We have put together some links to reviews on some of the popular machines that are listed on EBay with information to help you find that type of machine that will work best for you.

Machine Reviews from Quilting Assistant (quiltingassistant.com) :

Bernina Artista 200E Sewing Machine

 Bernina Aurora 440 QE Sewing Machine

Brother CS-8072 Sewing Machine

Brother NX400 Sewing Machine

Janome Jem Platinum 760 Sewing Machine

Janome 6019QC Sewing Machine

Janome Memory Craft 6500 Sewing Machine

Pfaff Grand Quilter Sewing Machine

 Pfaff Lifestyle 2022 Sewing Machine

Pfaff Performance 2056 Sewing Machine

Some other quilting machine review from quiltersreview.com:

Grace Machine Quilter

Juki TL-98E

ABM Innova Quilting Machine Features