Both Baby Lock and HandiQuilter (HQ) Sweet 16 have a sit-down machine. On those, you move the fabric as with the smaller domestic machines. However, the stitch regulator (extra cost on both) to me was rather cumbersome. For that reason I opted for the Baby Lock Coronet which is like a long-arm, but shorter (7-8'). I purchased a padded drafting chair from WalMart ($70) and have the advantage of sitting as well as standing at my Baby Lock that operates just like the big girls. Hope this helps.