I had this setup. If it's the 18X8 megaquilter, it is actually a Tin Lizzie LS with different decals. there is a yahoo group for this machine. When you set the frame up, make sure that you have room to walk on both sides. It does not have a dead bar, so you will need to raise the take up bar as you quilt. You need to get to both sides of the machine to do this. Also, you will loose about 8" on each side, because of the carriage, so if you are thinking of setting it up at the 5' size, you will only have a bit over 3' of quilting room.