I think that it depends on the person doing it. Some people are okay with turning a hobby into a business, others prefer to keep a hobby just that, a hobby. Once you take that turn, your hobby becomes your job. You have to REALLY love what you are doing, and be good at it. Remember that turning your love of quilting into a profitable business is going to have alot LESS to do with actually quilting than you think. Networking, advertising, budgeting, paperwork, accounting, taxes, all of that and more go into building your business. Don't look at going into it with rose colored glasses on either. Be prepared to start small and build. Do NOT quit your regular job until you have been able to make enough for 6 consecutive months to cover all your regular bills and expenses for each month. Also remember, being your own boss means you no longer have any medical benefits you may be getting from your current job as well.