No, I don't tip my longarmer. She is running a business and includes her time, thread and skill. On the other hand, this holiday season she did a last minute quilt for me that I needed for a Christmas gift. She charged me for the job as usual but I felt a bit guilty taking her holiday time. I gave here a bouquet of fresh flowers and her response was "No one ever gives me flowers!" Note taken: this gal likes to be blessed with little gifts of appreciation.