I, too, enjoy the creativity of the patchwork much more than the quilting. I have a basic longarm that I bought to quilt my own. I do not quilt for the public. I made a deal with one of my friends -- she could use my machine to quilt hers if she would also quilt mine, one for one. Unfortunately, she passed away before she ever got started. But, it was a good idea. Maybe this idea would work for someone else. Yes, that was a simplified explanation. There was a lot of discussion with training, thread, supplies, etc. There is also an element of trust. She was a dear friend. I don't think I would do it with a stranger. But, a sister quilter isn't a stranger for long.