Originally Posted by
rusty quilter
As much as I love piecing...I also love turning my top over to my long arm quilting for the finishing touches. It depends upon how you feel about your own work. I don't "love" the quilting--but do love the creative process of piecing. You need to have a long talk with yourself as to what you LOVE to do. If it is the actually quilting--go for it and forget having it "pay for itself". It is for the love of it.
What you said makes a lot of sense. It is about what one loves to do most. If it is the process of quilting that one enjoys, then whether it pays for itself is irrelevant.
For me, I enjoy piecing, choosing the color combinations, composing the overall imagery. I guess quilting is not as primary in my quilt making hierarchy. Most of the time, I dont make large quilts, like King sized ones. I make wall quilts, so a LA is an overkill.
But still, it will be nice to have one in the basement,... or a kind neighbor's house where you can pay for use with cookies.. Haha.. just kidding!