Old 02-13-2013, 02:15 PM
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sherryl1
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
This is the third quilt I did not get what I asked for from the LA. The first one I asked for cotton batting, I got poly but the quilting was okay. The second one I asked for cotton batting, and green quilting thread to be used in top and bobbin. I got poly batting and white thread front and back, again the quilting was fine. The third time I sent the batting I wanted and spool of Aurifil thread 40wt of the color she could use or match the color. I got poly batting and cream color thread, quilting was fine. I asked her why she used the poly batting when I wanted cotton. She said poly was thinner and easier to work with and her classes said the customer always ask for things the LA can change. And she didn't like changing thread, it messed up the tension. Ugh!!@!!!! Now to find another LA in the area which is more like find out who bought a LA recently and put up business sign. Even the quilt shop that does LA, the quilting isn't that good, skipped stitches and too many knots on the back for what it cost. Frustrating!
I have a longarm and I can tell my customers would not have paid me the first time let alone 3 times.She should do what you asked her to do or discuss why not.The classes you take for long arming or anything else are just suggestions.Nothing is written in stone.I don't think I would go back ever.And I would talk about her[not my normal thing].She asked for it.I do the best I can,if I can't do what was discussed,I always call and discuss it again.I don't have time to do work free and if I don't try to do what is asked I don't think these ladies would pay me.
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