Originally Posted by katie1
Do most people want the quilt top already "assembled" onto the backing and batting or can I just hand over the backing, the batting, and the quilt top? It seems like if I were the one doing it, I'd rather set the 3 up like I wanted them and not have to undo what another person had done if they had not done it 'my' particular way.
Different longarmers prefer it done different ways but no, they don't want it assembled because of the way they attach the top, batting and backing to their frame. The main differences you'll find among longarmers besides the prices & skill; is how they prefer the backings to be pieced--seams parallel to the frame, how much extra backing they want and whether or not you can supply your own batting or thread.