I have to add my comments also. The first quilt that I took to a LA was a disappointing experience. It took numerous calls to her to find out when she would have it done. When it was finally done she did not bother to show me the back with all of the loopy stitches in one corner which I discovered when I got ready to bind it. Needless to say I never took another quilt to her.
To me a special quilt needs a special and talented LA quilter and is worth the price of shipping. All of my special quilts go to Charisma and we always have numerous Email discussions regarding the quilting designs, thread, etc. I trust her talent and art explicitly.