Hi everyone, I bought the Flynn Frame a few months back. I am so happy that I did. It definetly takes time to learn. If you expect to get right on it and be a pro than purchase something else. I did get mad at times but kept at it. I am still learning but can stipple and follow patterns now. I have had no thread breaking. Maybe the tension on the sewing machine needs to be checked as mine did. For the cost it is great and will do the job. I also would love a long arm but do not have the money. The Flynn machine is quilt awesome considering the cost, you can get extra rods and put one aside then quilt something else if you want and can learn with patience! Hope I helped some-one. DonnaRae