It is hard to say. Have you looked in taking a class at a LQS that you can then try renting one of their LAQ?? I would want to test drive something first before making that kind of investments. Some of them cost as much as a car !! With being disable, it is difficult for me to quilt but I still love piecing so I found someone to quilt my charity tops for me. I am happy as a clam. Now if I could fins someone to do the binding.......