07/15/2026
The scariest thing I have ever done for my business might surprise you. It wasn’t my third machine. It wasn’t even my first machine. It was my second!
Making the decision to grow was scary. Committing to being all in and actively seeking growth was intimidating. Taking on the financial risk was terrifying. And the idea of balancing a business while raising young kids was not something I was even sure I wanted.
So, what were the deciding factors?
Necessity.
Like it or not, I was already busier than my one machine could handle. So the alternative was turning away clients or having super long turn-around times.
Financial
Rather than buying brand new, I found a used machine in great shape for a reasonable price.
Ultimately, Me
I really love longarm quilting and it is a creative outlet that fills me up rather than wears me out.
I started eliminating the parts of my business that weren’t my greatest skill set (like custom quilting and t-shirt quilts) and put my energy into perfecting tension and alignment, having an amazing offering of pantographs and thread, and machine binding (extra-wide 3” of course 😎)
If you’ve made it this far, thank you!
And tell me about some scary decisions you’ve had to make in life or for your business!
💛Jaree
