Originally Posted by
ghostrider
The largest harp on a 'regular' sewing machine currently on the market, I believe, is the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic. It's 12.2" from needle to arm and 5.5" high...and retails for $15K.
Personally, I'd go into counseling in order to make a better connection with a longarm if I had one just sitting around here...but that's just me. 
Good luck with your dilemma.
This made me laugh out loud! Too funny. I'd also just learn to use it. Honestly. If you do beautiful work on it, then just keep doing it. I'd bet eventually you will bond.