I also think it's a great idea. If you have the opportunity, I would try both types of machines. I was doing FMQ on my domestic machine and was doing sort of OK, but when I tried the long arm at the shop I was in heaven. I know this isn't the case for everyone, but for me moving the machine was much more intuitive than moving the fabric. It's a different motion, so see which one works better for you.
Last edited by PaperPrincess; 02-15-2015 at 05:44 AM.