I tried one a few months ago also. I watched for a few min. and I started twisting my hands, I wanted to try so bad, but was afraid. she was going to quilt it for me. But she saw the glimmer in my eyes, and she let me try, she said, well it is your quilt. So away I went, and then she helped again, and When I took it over again, I finished it. OMG, I want one sooooo bad, waiting for son to leave home, to have a place to put it. I drool when I see one:) She just had a frame, and used her regular sewing machine. If I get a quilter, what brand is user friendly, I have babylock 6 needle, and it is very user friendly. Any suggestions?