I thought for years I wanted a nice big long arm. My non quilting cousin's MIL died and they had to clean out her house fast. There was an APO LA as her MIL was a quilter. The thing was hardly used. She gave it to me to use. I was thrilled. After a few classes and lots of practice I didn't want it anymore. Too much trouble. I am so glad I didn't invest in one. We sold it. I bought a sit down Juki machine set up and love it. It's not any trouble, just sit down and quilt, more like using a sewing machine.