I have a Pfaff Grandquilter (9" throat) on an Inova 10' frame. I have had it for about 2 years. Got it used from a lady in our Guild for $1500.00. I ONLY use pantos because I just don't have time to learn FMQ. I quilt from the front so I can see to start the stitching on the left side just at the edge. Then I run off the right side a little. I do not have a stitch regulator, but don't think I am missing anything with such a small quilting area. I pin the top, batting and backing to the leaders at the top of the quilt, then use Red Snappers on the bottom. I like the Red Snappers, but you have to remove them when you get to the bottom as they take up so much room. I think that basting a piece of scrap material to the bottom of the quilt top, then putting on the Red Snappers would work really well, but I always forget to do this until I get to that point, then it is too late. If I had the money I would definitely upgrade to a mid-arm machine, but right now I am more or less happy with what I have.