No I don't. How many people do you know that have never quilted on a longarm but go out and purchase one anyway? In most cases were talking thousands of $$ here. They spend hours and hours practising and honing their skills, and alot of them become awesome quilters, and some Masters. Quilters always incourage the beginners and newbies, to buy what you can afford. I do not consider my making quilts a hobby. Its not a pass time for me. I love it, its my passion. I don't make any money doing it, but I can not imagine what I would do if I did not make quilts. I have been making quilts since 1975. I don't know how to explain it,other than to say it's who I am.