Thanks for all of the information. I am thinking I should start with the smaller one, the 16" because right now I don't have a lot of storage space. Does it matter for a begginner what size loom is used? I would imagine the smaller the better. I don't think I would mind setting it up as I have quite a bit of patience and I quilt which takes a long time with cutting all of the pieces. I would love to see some pictures of the work you have done to get inspired.