I recently started renting time on a long arm--Gammill--and the only problem I can see is trying to hurry so it doesn't take hours and hours. I did a quilt that was about 60 x 80 and it took me 4 1/2 hours. I think that is less that a pro would have cost. I did a simple pantogram and it looked pretty good--JMHO. The only draw back that I could see is working continously for that long (back ache due to fracture last year). I figured that I would have to make over 100 quilts to pay for the machine I would want to buy, and I don't think that would make it worth while. That and adding a studio to my house to accomodate the 14 foot machine. I have no desire to quilt for profit. Too much pressure to get it perfect.
Sue