I love this discussion, where were you when I started longarming 10 years ago, and 4 machines ago! I have learned a lot and have broken even with all the additional expenses. It has been a cottage home based business while I raised my sons. And the break even doesn't factor in all my personal quilts and gift quilts. I will say, I don't think there is a quilt you can throw at me that I can't turn into something nice! and it is a fun skill. I am not doing any more customer quilts (except for a slight few of my old regulars)
Presently, I am oogling the Sweet sixteen to sit down! My hubz just lowered my Statler frame to real sit down level. So, I might keep it if this works out, but still may sell to move back in the house and make it less of a big deal in my quilting life!
Yes, it does kind of consume your life with the need to justify the monstrosity.
Really appreciate hearing from happy sit down quilters, for a possible life after longarm! Still not sure about wrestling a king in a sit down!! wow, you guys are awesome, but maybe with that sweet sixteen!!