No, I don't feel that way at all. In fact I don't want a long arm. I feel like I really didn't quilt it if a long arm does it. For a year I've been learning FMQ through Leah Day and Craftsy classes. I recently made a template for a wine glass. I had quilted SID and I traced the wine glass on to every other square on the back. I did the back because my quilt backs are muslin. It turned out great and I have found I'm very interested in doing FMQ and FM embroidery. I'm taking a Craftsy class now that teaches those skills. As far as being perfect...I don't even go there because I'll never be at that level.