This is from Google: tipping ettiquette
Tipping etiquette for quilting services: a nuanced perspective
Tipping for quilting services, particularly longarm quilting, is
not universally required or expected, as quilters generally set their prices to cover their time, expertise, and materials.
Ultimately, the decision to tip is a personal one. The most important factor is to be respectful and appreciative of the quilter's expertise and the time and effort they invest in creating a high-quality quilt.When not to tip?
As a blanket rule, you don't need to tip anyone who earns a salary or performs a trade. That means you don't have to tip doctors, lawyers, teachers, plumbers or cable technicians. "Not only would it not be expected, it would be highly unorthodox and very awkward," says Farley.Jul 5, 2023
Contract workers: Plumbers, electricians, and other service professionals are generally not tipped unless they go above and beyond.
That being copied and pasted, I have not had interaction with a long arm for hire. I did mail them, or rather my SIL did, at first. Did not lend itself to gratuity.