Originally Posted by
FroggyinTexas
To each his own! My own are my friends who bought long arm quilting machines so they can quilt the tops that I and others take to them. I get the thrill of the top, they get to exercise their artistry and make some money. FMQ a kitchen quilt (hotpad) is about the most I'm going to do and I don't feel frustrated or bad about it. froggyintexas
This is how I look at it too. I am learning to FMQ so that I can quilt my own Project Linus sized quilts and small projects (table toppers, pillows, etc.). I have learned to really enjoy walking foot quilting over the last six months and feel it's time for a new challenge. I'm taking it slow and not stressing over it.
I will continue to send larger quilts or special projects to a professional as they have a skill set that I don't and I'm not interested in purchasing a long arm of my own. I don't have the space or the desire to learn those skills and there are MANY more quilts I want to make instead!