My mother bought an 18" Artisitic by Janome for my sis in law and me about 2 1/2 years ago. I've only quilted for family so far, but I dream of quilting for others for profit. We are trading in the machine for a new 18" Juki that will hopefully be easier for me to use. (I learned that I love quilting but I hated our machine.) Perhaps once the new machine comes, I will feel more confident to take on a customer's quilt. I am a teacher and it seems state and national politics are continually working against my profession, making it more difficult to actually teach every year. Quilting for others is always on my list of income alternatives in case the time comes when I can no longer support myself by teaching. For now though, I will keep practicing on family members' quilts. I do love how forgiving my sister and sis in law are when it comes to my quilting! I have yet to "unquilt" more than a few inches because they are so understanding and forgiving. I know it will be different if I start quilting for customers.
Last edited by Christine27; 01-08-2014 at 04:48 AM.