Several years ago I had a "mid-arm" quilting machine with 10 ft. table. Only did pantograph designs from back of the
machine (no handles). It was extremely successful in that ladies sent me their projects from as far away as Alaska,
New York, etc. Downside was having to do of re-working on some tops, purchasing large rolls of batting/storing it,
and finally constant running to Post Office or UPS to mail quilts back.
Would still love to have a Long Arm machine for personal projects. Prices are still out of my range.