I have a Gammill Optimum that I bought brand new a year and a half ago. I have quilted over 150 quilts in that timeframe with the majority of them being charity quilts for the American Hero quilts that get sent to our soldiers in Afghanastan. I do all types of quilting - pantographs, free motion and custom quilting. As well as renting time of my longarm for those who wish to quilt their own tops. I understand the desire to have a quilt made from start to finish by yourself. It does seem to go in cycles and I definitely could not make a living just by doing longarm quilting, some months I don't even make enough to pay for the longarm payment which is compariable to a new car payment. So before anyone invests in a longarm there are alot of things to consider.
Thanks,
Sherryl
Candlequilter