You are really raising two questions...first, will I like quilting on a longarm....second, will I live long enough to get "value" out of this purchase?
Question 1: I have never heard anyone say they hated longarming, aside from the learning phase which is challenging no matter what you are learning. And you can always sell that puppy if you truly cannot or do not like using it. Then you are only out the difference and have had an interesting experience.
Question 2: the older you get, the more luxe you should shower on yourself. You are here for a good time, not a long time, so make the most of it. I know my gran would have delighted in a longarm, rather than have to hand quilt (slowwwww) all her quilts. She could have made and left behind so many more. No room for Calvinist guilt as you age! Indulge and enjoy as much as you can.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 09-05-2019 at 10:32 AM.
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