I agree that I admire DSM FMQ. I have had several quilt teachers for FMQ (Diane Gudyanski, Sue Rasmussen, and Elizabeth Spannring) that work on DSMs. They make beautiful quilts, but I am so thankful that I could get a LA. I tend to make larger quilts (queen, king) and it is much easier on a LA. I would still consider doing some smaller pieces on my Janome, but not a big quilt if I can help it.