Everyone probably feels the same way. When I got my Gammill 8 yrs ago I was scared to death to do anything, but I just jumped in and went with it. In the end a longarm, short arm and midarm are all just sewing machines and you need to feel that way and not let it intimidate you. If you're not already a member of MQP yahoo group join it, there is a wealth of information there and someone can always answer your questions. We were all newbies when we started. Jump right in there and start learning!!