I don't have a LA, don't yearn for one, don't plan to ever buy one-
I have quilted many large (even a king-size) quilts on my Vikings, which don't have large throats, sometimes you just have to fight with the quilt! Lol
Now I use a vintage Singer that has a larger throat, and it's wonderful for FMQ. You can get one on ebay or Craigslist for a couple hundred dollars or less. NOT a featherweight-