Originally Posted by
DebraK
I never expected to break even with quilting. It is just something I love to do. My long-arm came from my husband who wanted to see me take my love of quilting as far as I could go. He is a believer in having the tools you need. I balked at the idea, even though it was my heart's desire. He won me with the argument, "if not now, when?". He is the one who really saw the need.
I got my Tin Lizzie for the same reason. My DH felt with my health issues (MS and 2 Shoulder repairs) that I would really benefit from a long arm. You may not be able to justify it now, but, as time goes on, you will. I have done a couple of special requests on my Tin Lizzie, but, I don't make it a habit. Quilting is my hobby now that I am retired, and I do not intend to make it a profession. If you turn your hobby (passion) into a job, then it isn't fun anymore. Anyway I'm rambling... not everything has to be justified and sometimes it has to be fun and make you happy. I do not regret my DH convincing me to get a Tin Lizzie.