The LAQ that I have used for about 10 years tends to quilt the quilts in the order they come in unless she has someone that has a speedy need and some that are in no hurry. She has one that I am having done for our travel trailer that I will not need until summer and one that I don't need until Christmas. I am not sure what order she will put them in. I really like her work so I am willing to work with her. If I am doing a quilt that I know I will have a deadline to meet I always call her and ask her to put my name on her list for a certain time. That way she knows it is coming and be ready for a deadline. She has not failed me yet. I guess all quilters are a little different and once you find out how yours works you can work with her.