Hello from south Mississippi, I have a Gambill longarm machine that my brother bought me that was used. It is on a 14" frame and I named her "Flowing Stitch" but call her Flo. I have had Flo for three years now and she and I are get buddies and have lots of fun together. I buy thread from www.longcreekmills.com, he had good thread at a great price.
Just not too many colors in the quilting to chose from.
I also use Gutterman from out local Hancocks but it's really expensive so I wait for a sale. I have quilted some for money but mostly I do all of my own and a friend. Her husband worked on Flo when needed for nothing so I do her quilting for nothing. I'm learning to work on it myself.
I usually get us early in the mornings before work and quilt. Then once I get home I have time to sew.
take care and HAPPY QUILTING
Regina