Oh how I wish. I have been looking at the HQ Sweet 16 since last year and would love to own it. I say if you can get it why not. It's for a hobby you love to do and it will help you finish your projects faster then if you had to quilt on your sewing machine. Who knows you may later turn it into a profit for yourself. Like my husband says, there is nothing like having the right tools to do a great job!! And I agree! The love you have for quilting should be enough of a reason to justify your purchase plus this is a machine you will use for years on end! When you get it post a picture so we can all drool over it..