My 15" bailey is on a frame and I much prefer that setup. Not having to baste the quilt is a big plus. I have tried quilting on a regular machine and it is a LOT of work. Plus, the frame makes the quilting go so much faster too, and no wrestling the whole quilt under the needle. As luvstoquilt301 points out, you don't have to stand for hours at a time; you can take breaks whenever you like.