I have not test driven any LA machines yet, but I know I am going to. When I lost my DH, I was left with lots and lots of his tools and guns and on and on. I have just recently decided that it is time to let these things go, so there is hope for a long arm in my future. Of course I have to convert the garage into a sewing room so I have a place for it, but it will happen, I just know it will