It must be nearly 20 yrs since I started quilting.A friend mentioned his Sis did LA quilting.I hardly knew what a LA machine was, but gave him my 1st 3 for her to do.The following yr, I'd made 3 more tops,was traveling thru her state & stopped to meet her & leave the tops.
Bingo!!!!!!! Am I the only one who has a LA quilter who doesn't charge top dollar? She's planning to retire & doesn't accept new customers,but has been a blessing to me.
Other than 3 twin size for Grkids,most have been K size & she even finishes the bindings.I have arthritis & can't use a needle.
My quilts are given to family to be used,so works for me.When she does retire,will just make things I can quilt on my Bernina,like table runners,throws etc.