I have that same set-up. And I have the Inspira frame that has the panto shelf on the top. I would be lost without the pantos as I don't think I could ever free motion quilt. I love the machine. I don't think I would do anything larger than a lap quilt on it. That being said, I would gladly trade it in for a larger throat machine. (It is only 9 inches, and after you subtrack the roller and any of the quilt that is on the roller, you lose space very quickly.) I paid $1,500.00 for mine used from a lady on my quilt board.