Thank you all for your thought-provoking and inspiring comments. I will continue to enjoy and share my love of quilting. I will continue to learn and improve my skills. And, it may eventually end up doing custom sometimes.
To clarify the QOV issue.....one had never seen any quilting....just said they'd like to use the custom longarmer....but if she got too busy.....maybe I could do one......
The other one ... I explained I was going to use a stars pantograph and she asked if I could quilt a flag pattern instead. When I said I couldn't, she said "okay", but her sigh made me think she was disappointed.
But, I agree with you all..it's my joy.....and I will share it lovingly.
Thanks to you all.......happy quilting!