I have hand quilted for about 30 years. I have done lots of quilts for may self as well as others . I have done quilts for others on a per quilt basis. Cost varies. I have no desire to have a long arm and I am not a fan of long arm quilting. I think that is like factory made because they are trying to turn out quilts in quantity rather than quality and tradition. Hang in there and do your own thing and what you love.