Well, my first day using it has been wonderful. It takes time to "hoop" the quilt, but once that is done, it flies. I've been using 2" binder clips instead of the clamps they provide - the binder clips seem to grip better and more tightly. It's hard to get the quilt tight in the back of the area you're working on - the part in the arm of the machine. Other than that, it works like a dream.