I have a Nolting Fun Quilter 17 inch and I make baby quilts and donate them to a local children's cancer hospital If I had to quilt the quilts on my regular sewing machine, I would not be having the pleasure of donating to a worthy cause. I just did a queen size for my great grandaughter who just turned 3 in January and have another queen about ready to be put on the Hinderberg frame. I had wanted a quilting machine since 1983, I just got it last April and I'm so happy to be able to produce the quilt from start to finish.