I feel your pain, Julie. For a good number of years, I wished and wished for a long arm, but don't have the money or space, but about 3 years ago, I bought a 20" sit down Bailey, I absolutely love it, and it didn't cost an arm and leg. But, the bigger quilts CAN be done on a dsm, I did a over sized king on one years ago, and now can't image how I managed to do it. LOL