When I worked for Hancock Fabrics, I pieced my first quilt that I saw in "The Quilters" magazine for a display. I was hooked although I realize that I could have done a few things better. A long arm quilter came in the store and said that she would quilt my top FREE if I put her business card with it saying that she was back in business. I've hooked since that time (2002). I bought a Babylock in March of 2009 with a bigger throat so I could use it with a Hinterburg frame that I had purchased 6 mo earlier. I have not used these items YET. I guess I'm stuck on high center.