I was sending to a long armer. Tried to do free motion on DSM takes to much practice and not enjoying it. My daughter got a midarmer last year and I was playing with it when I went there to visit (wished she lived closer)and loved being able to do it. So now since I am a widow I am in the process of converting my master bedroom into my quilting studio. Just ordered a Block Rockit 15 quilting machine and frame when I was at road to california from Kathy quilts. I hope I am not making a Mistake.