I am a computerized long arm quilter. It is the design process that tips my trigger and that's why I like long arm quilting whether for myself or for clients. I love to relax by looking at digitized designs and imagining what types of piecing they would enhance. I am even taking private digitizing classes so I can draw my own. Decide which part of quilting you enjoy the most then purchase the tools you need to do it well. You will be happy then whether you have a longarm or not. It is not for everyone.