Originally Posted by dunster

Before you send it to anyone, have you assessed the top? DWR's are difficult quilts to put together, and many DWR tops have never been quilted because they aren't square and won't lay flat. If your friend's quilt has these problems then it may still be quilt-able, but you will need to find someone who knows how to handle this situation, and the price would probably go up because of the extra time involved. Also, since the top is older and hand pieced, are the stitches secure? Are the seams wide enough that they are not pulling loose? I agree with the others that there are some excellent longarmers on this board, including Charismah and Harriet, but be sure that whoever takes it on is made aware that this is a cherished vintage top, and discuss any problems that it may have (hopefully none).