I have the original little gracie, and the new one, the little gracie II, is even better, fixing the problems I have with mine. I was using pantographs as wide as 7 inches!! Three years later, I bought the Inspira frame. What a mistake!! You have three, yes three, inches of working pantograph space. I have had to redesign almost every pantograph I have. Doing two lines without changing the position of the quilt is impossible. Twice the work. I will admit, however that I have the older Inspira. The newer model is far stronger (mine shakes and the ledge for the pantos sinks in the center and hits the sewing machine holder). The new one puts the pantos in front, like the gracie, but there is still no more room to quilt.
I am seriously thinking of getting all the improvements for the little gracie and going back to that. The stitch regulator is fabulous!! I didn't realize how great it was until mine stopped working. Much better than just a speed regulator.
So all in all, I'd say go for the Little Gracie. I bought mine in the spring and laminated it outside. It's now beautiful with and without a quilt on it.
It is fairly simple to use but you must practice, practice, practice. Do not start learning on a quilt top. Use muslin or any old cotton fabric you now hate. Be sure to practice WITH batting.
Whatever you choose I know you'll be addicted in no time.
have fun,
bev. :]