A 9 inch harp is very frustrating to me on a frame. I packed up the frame and just fmq on a table. I am waiting for my 18" Tin Lizzie to arrive now to use my frame again. My advice is if you want to use an quilting frame, save a little longer for a bigger machine. My Tin Lizzie is only $3300 with stitch regulation. You can get a 13" Bailey's (BHQ) for $1450, plus $650 if you want a stitch regulator. The Juki is a great fmq machine, but the frame only allows you 3-4" of work space on it with that small of a machine.