I'm a bit confused about whether these sit-down models are long arms, or mid arms. I have a Handi-Quilter Sweet Sixteen, and I think it's great. Managing the weight of the quilt is the big issue for me (my hands are unusually weak), but with the help of the Jennoop Quilt Suspenders and the Martelli gripper ring, it is manageable. I've often wondered how this compares to quilting on a DSM. Maybe someone with experience doing both can comment.