The set up on a grace frame limits what you can do. You only have about 3 - 4 inch quilting area as the area shrinks as the quilt rolls up on the frame (the size of the throat of the machine limits). You can do very nice stippling, some leaves, hearts on vines etc. With a bigger set up you have more options for ruler work, using stencils that fill a whole block, and more sweeping (think a big S shape for a feathered spine) free motion.