I took a class to learn how to use one I learned on a Gammil and after done 4 quilts on one at the LQS I think you have to have an artistic eye and skill to do each quilt justice and enjoy it. I now send mine out just did not enjoy it maybe because a I was renting time on it and felt rushed and have somone watch me just not a comfotable felling. My hats off to longarmers !