Angela Huffman smiling beside an APQS longarm quilting machine at Quilted Joy in Louisville, Kentucky

Angela Huffman Owner of Quilted Joy · APQS Dealer · Co-host of PBS's Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Free Longarm Planning Calculator

See What a Longarm Machine Could Earn (or Save) You

Hi Quilty Friend! I'm Angela Huffman. I've helped hundreds of quilters decide whether a longarm makes sense for them, and this calculator walks you through the very same numbers we would look at together in my shop: machine cost, financing, quilting income, and your break-even point. Tell me where to send your results and the calculator will open right up.

  • Authorized APQS Dealer
  • Louisville, KY Showroom
  • Quilt Fairy Godmother Program
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“I appreciated the time Angela took to answer all of my questions. I did not feel rushed and she supported me with information to do the necessary research to make a good decision.”
Rebecca H., APQS owner
Quilted Joy Planning Tool

Longarm Quilting ROI & Financing Estimator

Estimate what you could earn quilting for others, what you could save quilting your own quilts, and what financing might look like. Adjust any number to explore the possibilities. This is a planning tool, not a quote.

Choose Your Setup

Quilting Machine
Computerized Quilting System
Not sure which computerized quilting system is right for you? Compare Quilt Path and Intelliquilter →

Optional Add-Ons

Only add-ons available for your selected machine will appear here.

Final freight is bid out and varies. Typical range $700–$900 in the continental U.S.

Your Quilting Plans

Default is a 90″ × 100″ quilt. Change it to match your average customer or personal quilt size.

Industry pricing varies. $0.025 is a common starting rate.
Hand-guided is typically about 5 hours per quilt; computerized is closer to 3 hours.
How many quilts you expect to complete per month at full pace.
Most new longarm businesses don’t fill their schedule overnight. Ramp-up estimates how quickly you reach your full monthly quilting goal.

If You Choose to Finance

Range shown is for planning only. Actual rates depend on lender and credit.

Your Estimate

We’ll send the numbers above to your inbox so you can review them later or share with a partner.

What This Means

Adjust your selections to see your estimate.

Break-Even Analysis

When the cumulative income or savings equals your total investment.

Five-Year Projection

Annual potential income (quilting for others) and savings (quilting your own quilts). Includes ramp-up in Year 1.

The Numbers Are Only Half the Story

The question I hear most often isn't about money. It's "what if I can't learn to use it?" That's exactly why every machine from Quilted Joy comes with the Quilt Fairy Godmother Program: setup help, Owners Mastery Classes, factory-certified techs, and a team of Quilt Fairies who answer the phone when you have a question.

“Angela is a natural-born teacher. I have more confidence now with my Millie, and my quilting results are much better.”
Claire Petko
“I purchased an APQS Freedom from Angela and she has patiently guided me through the ups and downs of learning the art of longarming. Her support is second to none.”
APQS Freedom owner
“When I found Quilted Joy, I have grown so much in how I quilt. I now quilt for others and I am no longer scared to try new things.”
Debby H.

Ramp-Up Projection

Estimated monthly revenue or savings as you build up to your full quilting volume.

Planning estimate — not a guarantee. This calculator is provided for planning and educational purposes only. It does not guarantee income, savings, financing approval, payment terms, customer demand, pricing, freight, taxes, setup fees, availability, or business results. Actual costs and outcomes will vary. Projected income and savings shown here do not include other business expenses such as thread, needles, batting, backing, machine maintenance, repairs, marketing, insurance, taxes, payment processing fees, rent, utilities, or other operating costs. Before making a purchase or financing decision, please request a written quote and speak with a qualified financial professional.