I felt a bit deprived when I bought my bare bones APQS Lucey as I did not get a computer stitching program.....but just the basics were enough to learn and I had a mid-arm prior to this machine. Well, I can truthfully say, that was a learning curve even with just learning to run the machine and load the quilt. Now, I am totally happy with what I have....I can just load the quilt....thread the machine and start stitching....I do most everything free hand, very little ruler work....tee hee....now my big challenge is that I just switch from an android phone to a higher end iPhone....and I am lost! Just had it two days....there is always a learning curve with new technology whether it be a longarm or a phone....have fun!