I have a longarm that people usually stand up to. I do stand up for most quilting, but because of back problems I sit, too. I found I do better feathers when sitting. I bought a saddle stood that is on castors. I can just ride around my shop going back and forth at the machine, and quilt to my hearts content. The only adjustments that have to be made is the chair -- either I adjust it to a different height or I get off it. Easy peasy!!!
Personally, if I were to do it over, I would STILL buy a stand up model. Resale price would be better and you have a choice of which you want to do.
My machine is an HQ Avante.....Beth in Maryland (An Arm Long) said hers has microhandles. They're an accessory on mine --- I sew just fine without them.
