while shopping for a LA, I was looking for a 12' but found my Gammill used with a 14' table. I'm glad now that I have that extra space--I can load those big quilts either way (lenghtwise or crosswise) depending upon any seams in the backing and the design, and still have room to get to the bobbin area, attach a practice piece, etc. I quilt in the basement so have the space for it. I'd say go with the biggest you can find space for, especially if you plan to quilt for others--I have a couple of other LA quilters that sometimes send customers to me due to large king size quilts that they are uncomfortable working on.