I looked at a lot of brands and ended up getting the Handi Quilter Sweet 16 on a 10-ft frame. I'm glad I got a frame - I think it's easier to free motion quilt than on a sit down. I looked at the Qnique 14 and I'm glad I got the 16 inch. Those few inches make a difference. I would have preferred larger but the cost was prohibitive. If you don't have space for a ten foot frame, they have smaller frames and actually the HandiQuilter has a little foot frame where you move the quilt around as needed with large clamps. I almost got that but figured out a place in my house for a regular frame (basement). I got mine from Sewing Machines Direct and I got a great price, plus no tax and free delivery. I did have to put the frame together myself but I took my time and it went together pretty easily. You can do a lot when motivated!