Yes, yes, yes.......remove all the quilting. I too am a longarm quilter, and that is why! I had someone quilt two quilts for me, and I was so upset when I got them back....I cried and cried and then got to work. After that, I looked into doing my own quilting. Can't blame anyone then......I have been a quilter for 13 years now and love everything I do!!!!!! gloria g. in South Carolina