Originally Posted by feline fanatic

I have to agree with Charisma. I also have an Innova but I have not been exposed to the computer guided systems. I would much rather master a technique myself. I am also a new LA user. I just got mine this summer and have only done two quilts so far but am very happy with my results. I think before you make such a huge investment you should practice hand guiding yourself. Cut yourself a little slack and don't be overly critical of your work. In the overall scheme of things if your motifs are not all exactly the same size, shape, only close, well to me that is the artistry of hand guided quilt design. And really no one notices. What draws the eye, is the overall effect the quilting gives the quilt. Keep practicing and you will be amazed at your results. Another thing I like to do is doodle with pencil and paper. Many use a white board with the dry erase markers. Expose yourself to as many hand guided techniques as you can, like stencils, pre-marked designs and pantos. A computer guided system is a huge investment. I would want to master hand guiding before I would even consider it. Why make the investment if it may not even be necessary? It sounds to me like you haven't given yourself a chance to get good with what you have.