I really suggest trying it at a dealer. I tried some machines at a few small quilt shows and found I did not like the feel of moving the fabric instead of the needle. FMQ comes much more naturally to me on a long arm (just based on limited time trying a long arm and multiple times FMQing on a domestic and a few attempts on the mid arm or sit down models. It is just how my brain seems to work. I wanted so badly to FMQ on my domestic but still can't get the rhythm. I am saving up for a long arm...