have fun...don't forget to breathe...and when you need inspiration..I suggested The Pajama Quilter. She is wonderful for quilters starting out with freemotion. I could not quilt a panto to save my life for about 6 months. Now my machine and I are the best of friends...

Just finished my 5th quilt on mine. I was so frustrated 4 months ago when I first got mine. No instructions and I was clueless. Thanks to the internet, I am now enjoying it. Not sure if I'll ever be able to follow a drawn line on it, but I like the stippling I've done so far.

Have fun playing with your new toy.

Havve fun. There is a learning curve but once it clicks into you hands and brain it is sooo much fun.

Congratulations on the new machine! Like some of the others have said, it won't take you no time to get used to it. Breathe! Put some enjoyable music on & dance to the tune with your new baby. Don't forget to name her! Mine is Queenie. (She's a Queen Quilter 18, by Tin Lizzie) I've had mine since the end of March. Bought it used, had it shipped to me & have had no instruction except from reading & the internet. Took me 4 months just to get the frame to where it no longer would hit "bumps" & throw off my stitching! There are groups just for longarmers on the net that you can join & ask questions, we all help each other trouble shoot our machines & help with other things. Check Yahoo for one for Babylock. But there is one for Home quilting machines there that a lot of us belong to. Also, Quilter's Club has a group called Longarmers share. Do try & get your 2 day training as soon as possible. That will give you a tremendous edge to getting going. Like others have said, practice, practice, practice! Charity quilts are a great practice piece! Am looking forward to your posts of quilting!

Congratulations! When my dh retires and our children graduate from HS we will plan to move to a farm. My only request, demand really is that I get a LA and a decent space to use it. Good for you!!!

Congratulations! I bought mine about 2 months ago and I love it. You will not be sorry. I have quilted several quilts and it runs beautifully and the stitches are perfect. You will not regret it. Enjoy! Bonnie B

You will have a blast. Be patient with the learning curve. When you get frustrated just remember that you are fighting off dementia by challenging your brain cells to learn new things!:)

Congratulations! This is something I have on my wish list, for now it's just a thought. I'm sure you will learn a lot, and ask this group lots of questions when the need arises. Everyone seems to help each other quite a bit on this site.....

Congrats on your new machine! Do have fun with it, and keep practicing! :)

Enjoy your longarm...