Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Does Your Long Armer Keep Your Extra Backing Material?  Not sure if this is normal?? >

Does Your Long Armer Keep Your Extra Backing Material? Not sure if this is normal??

Does Your Long Armer Keep Your Extra Backing Material? Not sure if this is normal??

Old 11-29-2012, 02:55 PM
  #11  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,680
Default

Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria View Post
The problem with her trimming is that she now took what could have been a 5 to 6 inch wide long strip on each side and now I have (if I even got back all the pieces) an uneven 1 to 2 inch strip and then a slightly bigger strip. Not as useful as it could be if I trimmed it myself right along the edge of the quilt top.
Please don't assume that she "kept" the trimmings.
It could simply have been an oversight that it was not included with your quilt.

And too, you have mentioned that there was a death in her family.
I think we all know how things aren't the same during times like this.
QuiltE is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 03:08 PM
  #12  
Power Poster
 
joyce888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 11,189
Default

I've always been asked if I want it back or it's come back with the batting and backing attached. I want to trim the quilt myself and sometimes the excess is substantial. I would ask for it back.
joyce888 is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 03:21 PM
  #13  
Power Poster
 
ube quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 10,704
Default

They don't own the leftovers. If you don't receive them with your quilt contact them. Be sure to let them know for the future that you need the edges returned.

I always let people know that I will have to use some of the edge material to test the tension before I start the quilting but try not to use to much of this area. After all that is good fabric and batting.

Leason learned
peace
ube quilting is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 03:26 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
ghostrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,688
Default

I always request no trimming be done. I want to take care of that myself.

Sounds like this was a mutual lack of communication. She didn't ask for, and you didn't volunteer, any information about trimming the quilt.
ghostrider is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 03:41 PM
  #15  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The California Hills
Posts: 626
Default

Since it is only my second time using a LA, I do understand that it could have been my lack of communication. However, it seems kind of obvious that the usefulness of a long strip is reduced quite a bit by cuting it in half almost (my extra around each side was about 5 to 6 inches--she cut down to about 1 to 2 inches from quilt top edge).

She is going through a very sad and difficult time and I recognize that it is important to be a caring human being at this time so and I won't say anything. Next time, I'll know to discuss it in advance to see what her protocol is and then make a special request if I need to.
AngelinaMaria is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 03:44 PM
  #16  
Super Member
 
sewingsuz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,850
Default

I always get the quilt back the way it came off the long arm and I trim myself, i get the left overs to use as I wish.
sewingsuz is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 04:08 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,708
Default

I occasionally take that extra backing and fold it over and make the binding that way. You can't do that if it is cut off.
I agree with the others ask nicely for it back.
susiequilt is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 04:09 PM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
nativetexan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: home again, after 27 yrs!
Posts: 19,388
Default

email and ask if she still has it. binding is important and she will understand.
nativetexan is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 04:48 PM
  #19  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
Default

My policy is not to trim unless requested. This is another good question that should always be asked and answered. Try thinking of your meeting with your LA Quilter as any other professional appointment. Write down every question you can possibly think of then write down the answers they give you if they do not have a form. Then there will be less confusion. I just accidentally forgot to give the extra to a client the other day. I contacted her and we will make connections to return it. She was in no particular hurry.
Silver Needle is offline  
Old 11-29-2012, 06:00 PM
  #20  
Super Member
 
weasier22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Gardnerville, NV
Posts: 1,816
Default

I always get back what is given. I use the excess batting for mug rugs, etc. Use the backing for the same.
weasier22 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
x7lillies
Main
14
05-29-2014 04:32 PM
AngelinaMaria
Main
56
10-21-2012 06:26 AM
appliquequiltdesigns
Main
8
09-23-2012 03:16 AM
Cat18
Main
134
12-25-2010 09:00 AM
sew cornie
Main
6
10-19-2010 08:37 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter