Thread: How Long Do You Wait to Get on Your Long-Armer's Schedule?

Several in this area are 4 to 6 months from when you book in.

As a result, many register their quilts for a date and then make them accordingly.
For me, I don't care for that, as I don't want the pressure of the deadline.
And from the other perspective, once I have it finished, I want it LAQ ASAP too.

You're the one who has to make the decision as to how long you are willing to wait ... or whether you need to look for someone else.

Regardless, what is most important IMHO is that when they give you a date to start and finish, that they will meet that date and not delay it further.

Originally Posted by mike'sgirl

Have you thought about sending it off to shops that LAQ like Missouri Star Quilt Co. I know they long arm. There are others that do as well. I would be very careful, though, who I sent it to. They would have to be a very well established business.

I would not hesitate one minute to send a quilt to Missouri Star Quilt Co......I know their turn around is very fast....Give them a call and see, they are excellent on the phone.

Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose

I've never waited months for LA, just a few weeks. There are so many talented LA quilters right here on the board, that I would never waste time looking anywhere else. Many of them post photos of their work here and also have many who can testify to their skills!

Thanks for stating this. I'm one of the LAer's listed on the board & do post pics of my work also. Currently there's no waiting 'cuz I just finished all the quilts that are at the quilt show this weekend. Everyone was concentrating on it, now they'll start thinking Christmas & I'm sure I'll be busy again. But I don't anticipate more than a 2 week turn around for anyone.
As far as price, we all charge by the square inch. Most all are pretty standard at .015 per sq for an all-over meandering type of quilting. The prices vary from that point on. Semi-custom & custom is where the prices really differ. It depends on the skill level of the LAer & how backlogged they are. $1200 is way too steep for anything but a full custom quilt job. It must have been show quality when it was finished.
Look here on the board for all the LAer's. Take a look at their postings & see which one's style fits what you're thinking of putting on your quilt & send them a PM to get the ball rolling. All of us will respond asap.

I AM a LA'r...and I am beginning to feel the "Christmas crunch" a little early this year...I guess everyone is trying to get their presents early. Most of us do try to give very good and prompt service...if we don't, no repeat business. Mine usually book about 4-6 weeks out; and I won't accept any orders for Christmas delivery after November 10th this year. If there's any time left after I'm done with customer orders, then I work on family stuff that didn't get done early in the year. So good luck to you all!