It's a gift you will always use once you start! I love mine...given to me too! I haven't heard on person say they didn't like it. I loved the idea of putting it in a rolling luggage bag. I don't go to classes, but I do go camping. I'd love to take her along. But that means I'd have to have quilt pieces cut and ready to sew together when it's time to go camping. Hmmmm..... LOL!