Old 06-16-2012, 05:30 AM
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homebody323
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Quilt size 60x72.
If you have a Long Arm?
I believe you are looking for specifics so here goes.
I have a longarm and lots of experience - 1 hr for prep (measuring and loading on machine)
2 hrs for simple meandering - medium size
4 hrs for different meandering types - with flowers, leaves, names etc.
8 hrs for custom each block different, echoing - borders etc.

If i'm hand quilting a piece, prep + 30-60min per 12" block. Depends on design
I don't have any of the other quilting equipment and I don't do edge to edge.
Hope I answered your questions. If your questions are to help you decide which machine to go with - longarm quilting is not something you can do for a regular work day. Even when I first began, my body just couldn't take long periods of time. I also find that an audio book, tv program or something to distract my mind helps me stay at it longer.
Happy stitching.
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