I have a Pfaff 1200 GQ..I would love to have a Longarm..about a year ago in January I saw it on craiglist..got it watched youtube programs..and drew lots of patterns on paper.. and practiced on the machine..found drawing helped pattern my brain so i could do it with the machine..it is like tracing curves and shapes with a pen of pencil..the videos help the thinking process and what to say to yourself..I can do my own designs much easier than following patterns from someone else.. like writing we used to practice until it looked beautiful..I love to make roses,rosebuds and vines. or write messages like "Jesus loves you and Mommy and Daddy do too!" scripture verses and prayers..lots of fun!! fear of failure is a trap but just having fun and telling myself I can do it and it is like dancing.. Put on some beautiful music and dance with the machine..you will love it..