DoghouseMom,Like you the Long arm machines have haunted my wants for years, tried all other methods , this last month I finale bit the$$$'s and bought myself one . Even if I did have to move 1/2 my family room furniture out I'm so happy with it, feels so good to be capable of moving the machine not the quilt when quilting. Even my arms and shoulders say thanks . Happy quilting sure you will enjoy it. I am still green on the designing of patterns but have fun practicing.