Originally Posted by
Grannies G
My question is regarding your experience of five years is that using your long arm or overall quilting/piecing experience? As for my comments I realize they are not complimentary, but I do not intend them to be hurtful in any way. First as to the fabrics used, adding knits to the mix should have been avoided in this particular case. Knits and tee shirts involve a different prep process which take more time. As to the actual quilting. Learn from the comments here. Lock your stitches and trim tails. No stitch regulator? Then you need lots more practice, or invest in a stitch regulator for your machine. Another question. Were you happy with the finished quilt, or just glad to get it done? I spent three days once ripping all the quilting out of a king size. Not my quilt so I wasn’t personally or emotionally vested so didn’t mind, although the quilter was upset about having to do it over. My last piece of advice is if you are going to quilt for others be sure to make something you are proud to put your name and reputation on.
I was very proud of having make such a big size quilt, with a difficult pattern and difficult material. I found the result beautiful, and got many compliments from people who saw it in reality or on pictures. Most of all, the customer was very happy with it and told me it was even better than she had hoped for. I have also already spent countless hours for ripping a quilting that I didn't like.
Again, it's far from perfect. But I got request all the time from customers asking me if I can do a quilt for X$. Most of the time, I can, but it will not be as perfect as a quilt worth 2X more would be. Most people have a fixed budget for a project like this, they don't really care about perfection. Not everyone can afford a 1500$ quilt.
My stitches are not even, true. But if my customer doesn't care at all, because she get a quilt for a price she can afford, I don't see why I should only practice on charity quilt instead of selling my quilts.
I understand that many quilters may disagree with me on this subject. I respect that. But my post was to get a another opinion about the technical or structural problem that I might not be aware off.
That being said, I see your comments as constructive and I thank you for them.