A dealer nearby has a "preloved" Brother 1500Q. I'm frustrated with the small harp on my Viking Emerald & also with my walking foot which is a generic, not a Viking part, & it's not doing a good job at all. A Viking walking foot is about $130 online; but I'm wondering if it makes sense to invest more in the Viking given the small throat. So -- does anyone have the 1500Q, & do you like it? Should I go take a look-see? I really don't want to upgrade to something with computer screens & embroidery etc. -- I love the simplicity of a mechanical machine. I deal with screens & software enough at work! So a used straight stitch machine is an appealing idea.