I have a HQ simply sixteen that I recently purchased. I'm still in the learning curve but I'm finding it so much easier then trying to put a big quilt under my domestic sewing machine.
I purchased it from Hayes sewing machine which is in Delaware.
The machine is beautiful and easy-to-use I think you should check out the stand up machines also besides the sit down machines. It doesn't take up anymore room than the sit down does.
Good luck.