that is an adorable quilt! congrats on selling it
good luck on your shop if you get it off the ground, and venting always makes us feel better! i can't say i have been in the same exact circumstances, but as a fellow quilter i can say i sympathize with you! i am looking forward to the day when i can have a quilting machine but since we live so remotely im scared about the oh crap its broken part! have a very VERY blessed day! put your feet up pour some iced tea and just relax