Interesting that I should "find" this thread today. I was just chatting with a co-worker about an old (1920's era) quilt he inherited from a great aunt. He found a long armer who agreed to do some repair and de-sandwiching (it's tied) before using new batting and backing (which he bought) before top stitching. The quilt is double bed size. He paid $300 and asked me if I thought that was a lot? Told him, in MHO, that was a great price! That top-stitching alone can go at least $1 per square inch. What do you guys think? Thanks.