I had long arm envy for a while until I started reading reviews and realised that even with the lower price range (Bailey on a frame), I was looking at $3000-4,000. The LQS charges $55 - 85.00 depending on the size, and that includes the batting and their binding it. I can do lapsized (up to 50" wide) on my domestic machine, so I figured it would take me quilting 40 full sized quilts before I broke even. And that's figuring I didn't need maintenance or repairs. Not worth it. Plus I hate doing the binding, so am very happy to let the ladies at the LQS do it for me.
