I have a long arm APQS Discovery. Have had a long arm for over 11 years Used to quilt as a professional, but after my divorce and having to battling with ovarian cancer (Teal ribbon) I have not quilted professionally for over 7 years.
I moved back into my mobile home after my divorce, and have a 12x15 bedroom that I now quilt in. My sewing room was drastically reduced and is now quite compact, but still functions. I now just quilt for myself and friends. It is not difficult after practice, and now there are so many classes, rulers, and on line help links that it is not such a big deal.
I have quilted for over 30 years, and began machine quilting on a short arm over 20 years ago. I also have had quilts I basted on my longarm, then machine quilted on my short arm.
There is always a way to fit a LA into your home, and one of my single girlfriends bought her Gammill because she said if guys can spend 15-20 thousand dollars on boats and man toys, she can have her own longarm.....
I'am just saying..........