I don't have the space for a long arm, but got a Baby Lock Coronet last summer, after I retired from teaching. Then I was asked in September to long-term sub for the year. I'm looking forward to playing within a week or two, when a friend is bringing me a donation quilt or two for practicing my skills. After trying out several mid arm machines last summer, I decided I was happier with larger quilts moving the machine than the fabric. But I still turn to my dsm for small quilts.