I was seriously looking for a quilt-only machine and looked at several. I really wanted a longarm but would have settled for a good machine on a quilting frame. My husband (bless his heart) said 'why don't you just get the one you really want so that next year you aren't looking again saying 'I should have got what I wanted in the first place" That made the most sense so I ordered Handi Quilter Avante 18". It should be here by the end of the month. Can't wait. If at all possible you may want to do the same thing and get the Sweet 16 and make some arrangements to do payments. IMHO Good luck and congrats on whatever you buy.