Thanks for the quick replies. I started to research LA quilting services and they are pricey in my area. I think I may start with a quilt top first since I am planning smaller lap quilts. I have been watching QAYG techniques on Youtube and they seem time consuming. I purchased Quilt as You Go Made Modern book and I am intrigued with her method. She still runs the entire quilt through the machine at the end to stitch in the ditch. Has anyone tried this method?