Yes, a LA would probably be nice but I've quilted so many large 120 x 120 quilts on my DSM that I am now quite comfortable with it and honestly don't have the desire to go through the learning curve that would be required with a LA machine. Instead of getting a LA, I think I will get an automatic generator for my house for when the power goes out (which is often) and I would even have enough money to replace a couple of windows for what a LA would cost!! (That is when I get the money saved up "someday.")