I agree with the above posts. My question is about your machine. What is the throat size (from the needle to the right side) of your machine. This is probably going to be the biggest factor. My old machine had a throat of only 5" and was a bugger to machine quilt larger items with. Still was able to SITD, outline, and grid but laptop size was the easiest to do.
Gloves really are an important item. Get them to fit your hand snuggly. Loose ones will cause your arms to get tired much quicker.
Just play!!! :-D