Well, you really need to try out a machine (and frame if you go that way). You won't know how you will like the feel of it unless you try it first. There is an article in the new "The Quilter Magazine" about the new mid arm machines that are mounted on a table so they don't take up gobs of room. I wish I had waited now for one of these instead of the Mega Quilter and 10' frame that hogs up my sewing room. Check out the magazine. You might find it helpful. Good luck.