I have the Janome 1600 on a New Joy frame. I'm grateful to have it and am learning to cope with the small throat space. Someday I'd really like a long arm but for right now, this is what I can do with my space and budget. It's functional and I'm learning, and maybe some years from now I'll graduate to something more playful! Congratulations on your purchase, I know how exciting it is to be setting up!!