Unfortunately, there are no Quilt Shows anywhere near me, and travelling at this time isn't an option. Just to clarify a previous statement, when I said price didn't matter, what I meant was the difference in price between the HQ sweet 16 and the George wasn't an issue. I would really like to stay around the $10,000 mark. Maybe I shying away from the frame models because they intimidate me, or maybe it's because I have only ever sat down to quilt on my DSM and George is the best option with the most space. I have tried a couple longarms on frames, but, that was years ago and although they are fun, don't know that it is what I was looking for. I have emailed many of the companies for brochures, prices and DVDs, so the search continues. I really appreciate all the feedback...keep it coming.