I was talking to my local sewing machine shop owner and he discouragaed me from getting a long arm for just myself to use if I was not going to quilt for other people. He also said the frame does not come in pieces and you must have a straight shot into a room because you can not turn with the pieces. Can anyone tell me about quilting machines and frames as I am interested in purchasing for doing my quilts only. Thanks in advance for your help.