I do not have the space for a LA but I like doing my own quilts from start to finish so I do rent a LA. Originally, I trained on and rented a Lenni (APQS) for a couple of years, then the owner of the machine closed up her brick and mortar quilt shop. I have recently taken the "training" class on an HQ Avante and today I rented it for a couple of hours to FMQ a throw size quilt. Although the machines are a bit different, they both require the same movement and confidence behind the "wheel." If it were me, I would be more interested in taking a class to improve my FMQ skills.