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    Old 08-18-2013, 12:45 PM
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    So I've been working on a CW Album quilt. The top is done, borders attached, I'm very pleased with the way it looks.

    Today I started cutting 5" squares for the pieced back and it occurred to me I needed to measure the top so I'd know how many squares to cut. When I measured it, I found out this baby is 114 x 114 -- and that's without adding on the extra inches for the longarm quilting!

    Anyone know the largest size a longarm quilter can handle? I know I've never made one this large before.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 12:57 PM
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    My frame is 12' wide so I guess it could handle the size you are making.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 01:52 PM
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    My largest quilt was 124X124". The quilter managed to quilt it.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 04:51 PM
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    I think the average size for a longarm is 12', but some are smaller. (And not all the length is "quiltable".) A 12' frame could handle your quilt. Ask your longarmer if she can handle it and if not ask for a recommendation for someone who can.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 05:22 PM
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    Thank you, dunster and Pat M., that's very reassuring. I was having nightmares about having to take the borders off ...
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    Old 08-18-2013, 06:49 PM
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    I made one that was 122 x 122. Of course, it cost nearly $350 to quilt it, and that was just an all-over panto....
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    Old 08-20-2013, 03:27 AM
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    Different LA machines handle different sizes. Just start contacting Long Arm quilters in your area or on the board.
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    Old 08-20-2013, 04:06 AM
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    My quilter said nothing larger than 112" wide. Length does not matter because it is rolled.
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    Old 08-20-2013, 05:15 AM
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    My rails are 14'. I believe that is the widest.
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    Old 08-20-2013, 05:47 AM
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    You need to ask your LAQ. Tables can be anywhere between 6 feet and 14 feet. I can do a oversize king since my table is 14 feet (14X12=168). Also the neck of their machines. Talk to your LAQ, Good luck.
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