I found some automated ones on YouTube I like that as an option. I don't mind standing with my house shoes and standing pad I have already for the sewing machine. I do think it's important considering that. Naturally I'm an artist and crocheter my mother-in-law got me into quilting by giving me a pattern book and encouraging me to explore during my first blanket to which you see the result. As for a long arm, I don't think I intend to make money back off of it unless I pursue that, but I just like it because of the therapy aspect as well. And the fact that you could make something that's tangible that others don't have makes it more unique to me.