I just played with this machine yesterday at a local quilt show. I currently own the Sweet 16 and have had great results with it. The stitch quality is just as good. I'm not a fan of the tru-stitch on the sit down version, so do not have it, but the stitch regulator on this set up is really nice. You need anywhere from 6x8' to 8x10' of space, which is a lot better than other longarms, but still quite a bit more than the sit down version which is 30x36". The clamping system seems to work very well, more like an embroidery hoop. I am really liking this idea and wish they had this set up years ago!