About 4 years ago, my DH bought a Bernina frame for my for Christmas. I put my 430 with the BSR on it and machine quilted over 30 quilts on it. I became frustrated by the small space at the end of the quilt, but could not justify a long arm and loved the Bernina frame, but the platform was had limited space. After d several months of thinking and l saving, I decided to upgrade to a Bernina 820 with a 12 inch throat. My rationale was when I do decide to go with a long arm, I will still have a very nice sewing machine to use, instead of trying to sell a mid arm like a Bailey 13 that would have fit my frame. I am very happy and feel like I have more space. I have seen these posts before, and am not sure where I fit, Short arm or Long arm quilter. LOL