I've had 3 quilts done by a professional, all were over $100.00 for the quilting. Then I did 2 myself on our LQS frame and realize how much is involved in the quilting. I am happy to pay a good long arm quilter to do a "special" job on my quilts. I've enjoyed learning to quilt on a frame at the shop and will do many more myself. But I'll be sending out those I want done quilckly or with extra special stitching.