I also like the whole process...it's a hobby. Buying the fabric and supplies is expensive enough so if I had to pay someone to do anything would price me out of this hobby. I am so happy that I was able to buy much, much fabric when I was working DH bought me a longarm so I didn't have to send out my quilts. I think that the longarm has paid for itself. Like other have said, maybe to clean up around me.