I have the same machine, and a New Joy quilting frame. I bought it used so have had to learn it by myself, without taking lessons from a dealer. I like it-just wish I had more time to use it. I have only done 3 quilts on it, and I have 3 more ready to go when I get time to load one. I have not tried any pantos yet-just meandering. I would love to get a stitch regulator, but at nearly $500, it is out of my price range for now. I have signed up to take a "Long Arm 101" class at an upcoming quilt show later this fall, so I am hoping to learn some better technique, even though it is not a Long Arm system. I definitly like it better than laying on my floor pinning my quilts together! I too have to make sure I don't go too fast, but I agree, there is a "zone" a person can get into that makes it work so nice!