I've had mine for a couple of years and I love it. I bought the Studio frame with it and use the 8 ft configuration because I have a small room. I use the groovy boards and pantographs all the time. It's wonderful! I never have a minute of trouble with it. I use Superior Omni thread like the dealer recommended. My dealer was so nice to work with. She and her husband came to my house and set it all up, then trained me to use it. You won't be disappointed with the Simply Sixteen!