I know they're calling this a "long arm" but it's not. If you're looking for a reasonable priced machine, with a lot more room, I would suggest the Bailey, they have a sit down version or a frame. They have good customer service and quite often offer free shipping to the lower 48 states. They also have "classroom" machines that have a limited amount of hours that are offered at below new prices. A Bailey will be what I get, when I have the room and the money.