Everything everyone has said is true. You have to have a real business plan if you hope to succeed. It does take a long time and many hours of practice to get good, I know. You will not be able to buy your machine and start quilting for others right away. You would have to be able to make your payments yourself until you get some business lined up. Guilds are a good place to advertise along with quilt shops, craft shows ( offer your own crafts for sale), fabric shops and even the web. Remember people also like to buy thread art work you do yourself to sell. Good luck.