I used a Grace frame with my Brother PS1500 machine for 9 years. I usually left it set up on the smaller setting...since most of my quilts were baby quilts and lap quilts. I'm not sure if it was 5' or 6'. Then, when I thought I'd be needing to set it up for a larger quilt, I tried to plan on doing a few larger quilts so it was worth setting it up again. Do whatever you feel comfortable with....the nice thing is you can always change it after you've had it awhile. Now, I have a 10' frame and an Innova machine. The 10' does take up room, but luckily, I can still squeeze thru on the sides. The only thing I might have done differently is to purchase wheels for it....then I could roll it a bit back when I'm not quilting. But, it's been working fine for 6 years.....so I'm still happy and grateful to have it. Good luck with your set-up and remember there is a learning curve for anything you have. Enjoy it and soon you will be an "old pro"!