Hmm. Interesting question and, judging from the responses, it sounds like this is just one of those things that people believe differently about. I love to quilt and make things but would never do it for pay. I think, for me, it's because if you are making things for someone else, you immediately relinquish control (if it's custom) or wind up repeating the same idea over and over (boring). For some people, though, I know it is satisfying and rewarding. One of my very good friends runs a long-arm business successfully and loves doing it. I think that's great. It's just not for me.