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Good topic! I was experiencing the same dilemma - lots of $ for a LAQ and very little "return on investment" for a hobby - yes, I'm an accountant by trade. Finally came to the conclusion, with a lot of help from my hubby that since this is my relatively new passion to explore to its fullest, we have the $, I should buy one. I retire in 8 months, so we'll be selecting and buying my new machine at this year's Houston Quilt Festival. I'm pumped! Bottom line, buy your LAQ, enjoy and look forward to your new adventures.
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You have a lot to think about....How much is it to have a quilt quilted and how many quilts do you make....If you have a lot of money and don't care...go for it.....Sometimes it does not matter what something costs if you have the money and want it.....
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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy
(Post 6041266)
If you're looking to "get your money's worth", you'll probably have to buy a used machine (nothing wrong with that---I did) and quilt for others. but, understand when you quilt for others you have much less time to make quilts of your own, and it is a job. Since money is really not the issue, and you don't want to quilt for others, don't. Do a lot of research first (I can't get this off of BOLD, sorry, ----How do I get back to "NORMAL"?), test drive every machine you can get your hands on, get recommendations from other longarmers, and get yourself a machine. We only live once. Can't "take it with you". Sounds like you won't regret the purchase. But if you do, you can always sell it. Go, girl!
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I have only been quilting about four years now and when I first discovered what a LA is, I thought I would never own one or be able to use one...well, thanks to my DH, I purchased one last year with a loan....I feel it is totally worth it and I am so glad I did...quilting is what brings me joy in my life (as opposed to work ...hahahaha)...I feel it is a gift to do what I love and have no regrets getting my LA....the happiness it brings makes it worthwhile...Let us know what you decide :-)
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Since money isn't the problem, go for it. The challenge might be your personal achievement that no one but you can decide.
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Sometimes we just need to do something for our self. I have a Tin Lizzie and love everything about quilting except getting the backing the right size. Definitely a learning curve but you won't regret it. Enjoy!
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If your husband wants to spend $23,000 on you, and it can be done without having to eat ramen noodles for the next 10 years, SAY YES!!! Silly girl.
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Tell me if you like your Tin Lizzie and how hard it was to learn to quilt with it.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
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I see a lot of female guilt coming out on this thread. If a man pays $20,000 for a TOL bass boat he uses less than half the year and doesn't make a cent off, he doesn't feel guilty or have to justify the cost. A woman that spends $15,000 on a longarm quilting machine seems to have to make money off of it and justify the cost.
If you can afford it and want it, just do it and don't feel guilty about it. Keep in mind that it's a lot like buying a car. There are a wide variety of machines to choose from and you need to find the one that suits you best. |
I think it depends on how many quilts you plan to quilt on it. I don't get enough quilt tops done in a year to justify even a $15,000 machine, due to health issues (mine and family members').
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