machine quilting time
08-23-2010, 07:40 AM
#31
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I have a couple of good quilters. One is always backed up for months (she's already booked until the next year). The others can give me a turn around in a couple of weeks. The one who's backed up is an absolutely fabulous quilter and that's why she's so backed up. It's up to you whether you want to wait or try someone else. If you're not in a hurry, I'm betting she's an excellent quilter if she has that much business.
BTW, my quilter will put my name on her waiting list even if I haven't finished my quilt. If I know I'm going to have something for her, I call her in advance to get in line. Maybe your quilter will do that too. There's trust involved, of course, and I've always had my quilts to her before my name gets to the top of the list.
BTW, my quilter will put my name on her waiting list even if I haven't finished my quilt. If I know I'm going to have something for her, I call her in advance to get in line. Maybe your quilter will do that too. There's trust involved, of course, and I've always had my quilts to her before my name gets to the top of the list.
08-23-2010, 07:52 AM
#32
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The gal that does my quilting tells me 4 -6 weeks although that last one I gave her, she has had for almost 8 weeks which isn't a big problem for me but it's getting to be awhile. I think where I go wrong is that I always tell her - no rush, I don't need it back by a certain date and I have a feeling that mine keeps on getting pushed to the bottom of the pile! Maybe I am wrong but nevertheless, I don't think I will make that comment again when I give her a quilt to quilt for me....
08-23-2010, 11:49 AM
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I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH GETTING A QUILT QUILTED. I FINALY WENT TO HER HOUSE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. MY QUILT WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THEY HAD BEEN WALKING ON IT. I TOLD HER I WANTED MY QUILT ..NOW. SHE SAID ..SHE WOULD GET IT QUILTED SOON. SHE WOULD NOT GIVE IT TO ME. I HAD TO LIE AND SAY I WAS LEAVING THE STATE NEVER TO RETURN. GOT MY QUILT AND LEFT. WHAT A MESS. YOU GO GET YOUR QUILT. GOOD LUCK.
08-23-2010, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chatfield
The gal that does my quilting tells me 4 -6 weeks although that last one I gave her, she has had for almost 8 weeks which isn't a big problem for me but it's getting to be awhile. I think where I go wrong is that I always tell her - no rush, I don't need it back by a certain date and I have a feeling that mine keeps on getting pushed to the bottom of the pile! Maybe I am wrong but nevertheless, I don't think I will make that comment again when I give her a quilt to quilt for me....
08-23-2010, 02:31 PM
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I suspect it depensd on how many long-arm quilters are in your area. Around here (central NJ), not nearly enough, apparently. I had taken a quilt to the LQS that has LAQ services in early January and just got it back a few weeks ago , so that's 7 months. Nice job, but still.
Another LAQer in the area also has a backlog, although not as long as the one above. But she doesn't necessarily return phone calls so you never know where you stand on her list.
Another LAQer in the area also has a backlog, although not as long as the one above. But she doesn't necessarily return phone calls so you never know where you stand on her list.
08-23-2010, 03:16 PM
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May is absolutely too long without any kind of notice no matter how good they are. Not saying anything to you or not checking in with you is irresponsible. I would definately pull them. There are some great quilters right here. Give them a try... I don't think I will use anyone but someone here from now on. The quilters here care about their reputation. They are accountable. I have never had anything quilted by anyone here before, but I've seen the comments and the pictures and wouldn't hesitate. I'd go get them both...
08-23-2010, 03:28 PM
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When machine quilters have a long turn-around time, but they generally tell their customers that up front. I would be embarrassed if I kept a customer's quilt for 3-4 months without getting it done or at least calling them and letting them know I was running behind or had some sort of problem. If I were you, I would call her and tell her that you are coming to pick up your quilts and why, get your quilts and find another good longarmer to quilt for you.
08-23-2010, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by hobo2000
A friend of mine is a LA'r and she says she never has more than 5 in her home at a time due to insurance regs. She one has 14 piled up and a wee little mouse got in and nibbled a hole threw a clients quilt and the insurance had to cover it. She said never again.Now she hangs them on quilted hangers from the ceiling. I didn't know the was Quilters Insurance. New to me.
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