I am curious, do you quilt yr own or send it out? Why

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01-18-2011, 07:38 PM

#161

Kappy

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Originally Posted by sylvia77

I quilt all of my quilts, any size (mostly queen/king) as I can't afford to send them out.

Do you do them in sections or are you able to scrunch them up and get to the middle?

01-18-2011, 08:02 PM

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Lyncat

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How much does it cost to send a quilt to a LA quilter? I know it varies, but I don't have a clue!

01-18-2011, 08:35 PM

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1barron

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I do my own. I also quilt for others for extra money.

01-18-2011, 08:51 PM

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grandma Janice

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I do all my own. I hand quilt and I want the quilt to be all my own work.

01-18-2011, 08:54 PM

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Peg-TX

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I love your avatar. The colors are so soft and comfortable.

01-18-2011, 08:58 PM

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rob529

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BJ, this is Robin Moody. I have written you before about having lived in LBB, we are now in Brownwood. I am writing to ask if your LA friend quilts for the public? I am going to start trying to do more of my smaller ones but I need to do some catching up on the large ones I have. I only have a home sewing machine.
We are going to LBB quite a bit now since the grand baby has come. Going this weekend as a matter of fact. My daughter started back to work Mon so I will probably have to fight her for him. I'll win, I'm a lot bigger then she is.
Thank you for any info you can give me.
Robin in TX

01-18-2011, 09:00 PM

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rob529

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Whoa!

01-18-2011, 09:04 PM

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rob529

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All the quilts we make are heirlooms if they belong to someone who loves them. Don't sell yourself short.

01-18-2011, 09:05 PM

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rob529

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Originally Posted by cmagee84

I do mine myself!! I can't bear the thought of spending that much time and energy and having someone else finish it! Not to mention the added cost!!! Until about 3 years ago I did all hand quilting, mostly small pieces. Three years ago I started learning to FMQ. I have used a Tin Lizzie at a LQS and loved it! I was having difficulty on my domestic machine. I found a really sweet deal on a frame and short arm, which I now use. It has it limitations, but I am learning and enjoying increasing my skill level.
Just my two cents worth! :)

What is a short arm and frame? How do they work?

01-18-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CoventryUK

Small projects I do myself but anything large I send to a friend who started her LA business 6/7yrs ago. She does a fantastic job and makes the difference to my quilts being just OK to looking perfect!!!(With a wow factor!!)She always attaches the binding to the front and I just hand finish! The quilt is always square and my mitre corners perfect!! Couldn't do that in the limmited space I have!!! Works for me!!! Oooops! posted twice! Sorry :roll:

What an amazing friend to do your binding. Better watch out or she is going to spoil you.