I am enjoying this thread. I had been saving for a long-arm, but realistically, the only space in the house that could accommodate one is my husband's office. And it is occupied.
So, I have switched dreams. I started a sewing/quilting charity group in my church and am using my long-arm savings to fund the supplies. With my shopping at garage/estate sales, plus fabric donations, the long-arm fund will last a very long time.
Maybe some day a long-arm will be for me, but right now I am happy about the church group.