I really thought that I wanted a long arm or even a mid-arm machine. After taking a course and working on the mid-arm at my LQS that they rent out for $50 a day and spending a couple of days with my friend and her LA Gammil, I have decided that this isn't for me. It was a lot of work and I didn't even have fun. I now have a whole new appreciation for what LA'ers do. I'm sure that I would get better if I practiced but LA"ing is definately not my next career. I got myself a 1947 Singer 201 and I'm busy quilting away. All my quilts are practical ones to use so I can do these at home on my DM using SID, cross hatching or a simple meander. A Charismah I will never be!