What will happen if you don't make enough from the raffle to pay them? I would check with the LAer. They may want to donate the quilting or perhaps give you a reduced rate. If they have a business, they could write it off and I've seen raffles where there's a card listing the name(s) of the quilters. Sadly, there have been many posts here about very low proceeds from quilt raffles. However, there have been many with good results too, so good luck!