Oh my! Do you have room for set up? The cost too. And I have seen results of those asking for thing to practice on...breaks my heart all the piecing done and a bad job on quilting. I think if you have time to practice on fabric first, room for once set up and keep up then enjoy. Save your tops for after your practice time. Good luck deciding on this investment. Have you checked out for used equipment..think this is from those that gave up.