Hi, I'm Chris from Seattle. I used to belong to this probably 10 years ago or so. It was the best forum to learn so much about quilting.
I've been making quilts for over 25 years now. My favorite is in the creation of the quilt top, piecing, and doing interesting quilt backs. I like the idea of 2 quilts in one!
I used to send my quilts to a place in Missouri that would quilt a pantograph. For my quilts it was sufficient. Unfortunately they just closed their business.
I even owned a quilting machine but since I'm working full time I didn't take the time to learn so I donated it to a local Project Linus group. Now, I'm wondering if I was too hasty.
I just got 2 back from the quilters and totally loved the one, and other, I'm chiding myself that I think I could've done what she did with my own sewing machine. But in reality, I didn't have the inspiration and could only think of "stitching in the ditch", and knowing I don't follow lines very closely. Anyways, I'm looking for another quilter who does pantographs.
That's me in a nutshell....

Welcome back Chris. Quiltropolis is a website that has previously owned quilt machines for sale if you are intersted in purchasing one. I bet a local quilt shop could recommend someone in your area to quilt for you. Good luck!!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Welcome from Ireland

Hi Chris, and welcome, glad you came back!

Welcome from Plum City Wisconsin

Welcome Chris from across the Sound. Glad to see you are back. I am a longarm quilter and I use a Gammill Optimum. My turnaround time right now is about a week. But I also have a Pfaff Grand Hobby Quilter with the 10 foot table/frame that I am interested in selling. If you are reconsidering quilting your own again and might be interested in it I could probably make you a very good deal. If not no problem, I look forward to seeing some of your work. Enjoy the sun today.

Hello Chris, welcome from Minnesota!

Welcome!

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!