maidmarion.............I am will to share any information I know. I have done a king size log cabin quilted on my own machine......not a long arm, won't do that again.........talk about learning........sheesh............I changed my thread..........light for the light areas of the block, and dark for the dark...........but I am pleased with the end result. I mostly do seasonal wall hanging quilts for my front door. Also table toppers.......some garments too.....I am no longer able due to vision to do exact sewing ........I was spending too much time with my seam ripper...........so if your willing so am I..........I don't know it all ...........still learning myself.............you can PM me................calla/Sue