never quit, there is so much you can get from other sources. try bartering your skills for things you need. and check out the fabric stores online. you can find fabric for unbelievable prices. i got some for $1 a yard needless to say i bought 30 odd yards at that price. as for equipment sounds like you have the basics. you can get overwhelmed with stuff you will never use so stay to the basics. as for your nephew, i hope you were wrong about the split. if not i would tell him to split off. if he really is interested in helping you tell him you will do cooking, cleaning things he needs done in exchange for his services. if not you don't need his kind of help.