I am sorry to hear about your physical problems that get in the way of you enjoying the FMQ. I just wanted to say again there are other choices between your Singer, the BabyLock jazz 2 and a very expensive machine. If it is a physical problem of moving the quilt, that will happen regardless of machines. The quilt will not move itself no matter the machine. If you are considering a frame then remember there is a big learning curve on that too. Maybe the handles will be too much for your joints. Different machines have different handle set ups.