i felt the same way when i bought my apqs longarm.almost five years later i love love love it! get your first class in asap..learn how to load a quilt, learn how to do a panto, adjust laser lights, mark quilt on panto grid and find the fuse box! once you get the basics, you will be whipping out your quilts in no time! i have 12 ft table too. though a different machine, i would be happy to answer any questions along the way! good luck! im so excited for you!