I purchased the Sweet Sixteen during the holidays and LOVE it!! As a fairly new quilter I wanted to be able to totally make every part of the quilt myself, and although my domestic machine has an 11" harp, the Sweet Sixteen is a HUGE difference. Not much space required at all, but the ease of use is awesome. I have a very limited income, and I did get an awesome deal (didn't want a stitch regulator), but I feel it's worth every penny and then some. I have to sit down for medical reasons, so this was another reason for a midarm. Just remember you still have to do the sandwich yourself still. No plans on making it a business at all. Good luck- go for it!!!