Wow, so many replies so quickly, thanks. I think a fair rate to rent out a machine would be around $25 an hour. Most quilts can be done in four hours if they use all over quilting or a large panto. Of course a small/more intricate panto would take a bit longer. A class of 3 or 4 hours for training, then require them to purchase their own zipper leaders (they can put them on at home- save them oodles of time loading) require to buy their own pack of needles, have batting & backing they can purchase if needed, small charge for using thread or purchase their own. If I build my own building next to home, (I have 70 acres) no rent, just electric. I'll have to give it more thought, throw it out to the old man who also lives with me & see what he thinks. Seems like so many would be interested. Have thought of insurance, licenses, advertising & the like, have been in business before but that was a charter fishing business & the two are nothing alike. I'll still wait for more replies from you all & see what others say.