We have an A1-- LA that my DH uses. I had no interest in learning and he did. Sooo I can do what I love & that is make tops and he can LA them. We have done quite a few for diff. Charities. Right now I have 72 tops to be quilted and 5 in the works. I agree that a LA is not for everyone. We enjoy being in the room together each working on seperate projects. Problem is......he has so little time at home.