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    Old 10-12-2012, 06:41 AM
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    I have two quilts at my LQS since the middle of February. talked to her a two months agoand was told it will be done shortly. Talked again to her 2 weeks ago should be done last week. Saw her last week should have this week, still no quilts. I found another LQS that a friend went to and was told 4 weeks. She brought it there on Monday and had the quilt back on Friday. Will have to try this one when I finish my 2 quilts I am working on now.
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    Old 10-12-2012, 06:49 AM
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    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.
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    Old 10-12-2012, 07:13 AM
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    I nearly fainted here in my chair when I read the $1200 price.....surely it was a juried winner!!!!!! And since I have never entered that type of quilt in a competition, I wouldn't be able to make a fair judgement here. But $1200...Unbelievable. Not my league at all; I have charged as little as $50 for a quilt and furnished the batting. But I am not a professional; one who makes a living out of my Gammill products. It is purely a pleasure machine, and I quilt only what I want to quilt, or for family. I have had my LA for nearly four years now, and have probably only done maybe a hundred quilts. I have a good collection of pantos (and thought of entering the conversation I read yesterday of the most pricey items you have bought in the past and don't use, that would be mine), my son and I both do real pretty stippling and free hand patterns. I am not advertising, but you can PM me if you want to discuss us doing a quilt for you. I LOVE this board, and watch for your comments just about every day.....
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    Old 10-12-2012, 07:21 AM
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    We only have two or three LASers in our area, so it is very difficult to even get in. I just got back three quilts from the new gal I tried. I waited several months, but the results were well worth the wait. The price and work were fabulous. She apologized for the long wait and kept me in the loop. She had taken on more work than she could do in a timely way because of the local QSs. My quilts were not being entered so I was willing to wait. Will definitely use her again for my big quilts and fancy stuff. I have a LA which I use for my own charity, kid etc. quilts.
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    Old 10-12-2012, 07:41 AM
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    I recently called my LQS and asked if they basted quilts. They did, and told me I would have to go the "end of the line" to put my job on the queue. They estimated an 8 week wait.!
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    Old 10-12-2012, 07:42 AM
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    p.s. the quilt shop is in Berkeley, CA.
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    Old 10-12-2012, 08:03 AM
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    Very interesting to read all the comments. I know of several LAQs in my area. Price does vary as done turn around time, but 2-4 weeks is within reason. I always get the price first so I know what to expect. I would have fainted if I had been told $1200!
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    Old 10-12-2012, 08:13 AM
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    It's not unusual for the wait to be 6 months from the LQS. When I inquired from some independents, it was 4-6 months too. The person I've used usually takes about 3-4 months and mine have been lap quilts.
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    Old 10-12-2012, 09:26 AM
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    Wow! I am lucky that we have a shop here that rents time on the LA and she teaches you how to use it the first time then you rent it by the hour. I really like that. I wish that I could have one in my home, but I don't have the space. Maybe when the kids move out......YEARS from now!! LOL!
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    Old 10-12-2012, 10:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by msariano
    p.s. the quilt shop is in Berkeley, CA.
    I know the shop and I think that they are VERY pricey!
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