Having a LA business can be fun, but it also can become "work".....you have to decide what you want. I do it as a business, but I looked into it very thoroughly-website quiltropolis has a good board for info.... there are also several books on the market giving info, ideas, etc., on LA. Your municipality may have small business requirements, laws that you will have to comply with, not to mention homeowner associations, if you live in an area that has convenants....there are sites to order threads, pantos......took me a year to decide....hmmmm, that was over 10yrs ago and I am still at it, BUT, don't have as much time to do my own quilting........PM me if you want more info