Definitely take the class at your dealer, it will give you a good idea of what longarming is like. I was hooked once I took a class. But you also need to try more than one type of machine. Please try out other machines before you make a decision. The best place is a large quilt show where many of the large vendors are. You still may end up going back to the Baby Lock but at least you will have a better understanding of what all the different brands have to offer and maybe pick up a machine where you get more bang for the buck.