This is a frequent topic, so searching for past answers may help you. I had one, used it only to baste a large quilt with water soluble thread, then quilted it on my DSM. The poles required for a big quilt were way too heavy for me to quilt using the frame. Most people who buy one give up on it, even before they use it. A few are very happy with it. I would recommend quilting in sections (Marti Michel's book explains how) instead.