I was the same way with the first system I bought, then something happens after the first creation being taken off the frame....love and the convenience of it being right there at your beck and call. Since the FIRST, DH and I've bought many a system (some used and some new) and my newest baby is a Crystal (stitch regulator, needle up/needle down, pano ledge and thread cutter included). Now we have friends coming over to 'play'. Such fun.