New Tin Lizzie 18 Setup
#11
also if i don't think i could do a specific quilt justice, then i would tell the owner that. i have couple friends lined up that i'm going to do free just to get some practice. i'm sure not out to undercut the other lady or anything like that, i've taken my quilts to her before - we are friends. one of my embroidered quilts that i took to her, i won first place and best of show at our county fair couple years ago. i've posted it before but i'm always ready to show it off again. It's a Jenny Haskins design. I did it in fairy frost and batik.
roses for Mary is the name of it
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#12
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Sounds really nice!!!
I was looking in one of my quilters magazines and I saw where one was tied to a computer for the designs. It seems like they wanted close to $10,000 for it, but it included the laptop with the software loaded and ready to go.
I was thinking about building me one using an industrial machine for the long arm like a Singer 31-15. But I have not put a lot of thought into it yet.
Billy
I was looking in one of my quilters magazines and I saw where one was tied to a computer for the designs. It seems like they wanted close to $10,000 for it, but it included the laptop with the software loaded and ready to go.
I was thinking about building me one using an industrial machine for the long arm like a Singer 31-15. But I have not put a lot of thought into it yet.
Billy
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I know these rascals are not cheap by any means but it got to be easier than FMQing on a treadle. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Like you I was kinda thinking about doing it to help foot the bill for my quilting and to make it a little easier for me. I like the idea about push a button and take a break!
But then theres something about doing it on a treadle makes it just that more special.
Billy
Like you I was kinda thinking about doing it to help foot the bill for my quilting and to make it a little easier for me. I like the idea about push a button and take a break!
But then theres something about doing it on a treadle makes it just that more special.
Billy
#14
I was under the impression the LAQ charged by the inch, but the price varied by the complexity of the designs you choose. All over stippling being on the cheaper end of the spectrum... am I mistaken in this?
#15
Originally Posted by amma
I was under the impression the LAQ charged by the inch, but the price varied by the complexity of the designs you choose. All over stippling being on the cheaper end of the spectrum... am I mistaken in this?
#16
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I know these rascals are not cheap by any means but it got to be easier than FMQing on a treadle. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Like you I was kinda thinking about doing it to help foot the bill for my quilting and to make it a little easier for me. I like the idea about push a button and take a break!
But then theres something about doing it on a treadle makes it just that more special.
Billy
Like you I was kinda thinking about doing it to help foot the bill for my quilting and to make it a little easier for me. I like the idea about push a button and take a break!
But then theres something about doing it on a treadle makes it just that more special.
Billy
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It sad that SSI is not giving the cost of living raises this year but things are bad all over and they have to save a dollar somehow just like we do.
I dont know what they charge to rent one out but I think it is by the hour. I think you have an excellent idea and I really hope your business takes off and keeps you really busy. As I get a few things caught up around here I might ponder the long arm a little more.
Billy
I dont know what they charge to rent one out but I think it is by the hour. I think you have an excellent idea and I really hope your business takes off and keeps you really busy. As I get a few things caught up around here I might ponder the long arm a little more.
Billy
#18
You might want to checkout the APQS forum at APQS.com
They have several people who belong and anyone (with or without a machine) is welcome to join. I don't have a machine yet!! am still saving.
They have a specific part of their forum that is starting/running a longarm quilting business. The posts cover everything from what to charge, how to get started, the best ways to advertise, how to increase your customer base, etc.
I recommend it for its wealth of information. Again, you don't have to own an APQS machine to join. They welcome everyone!!
Rose
They have several people who belong and anyone (with or without a machine) is welcome to join. I don't have a machine yet!! am still saving.
They have a specific part of their forum that is starting/running a longarm quilting business. The posts cover everything from what to charge, how to get started, the best ways to advertise, how to increase your customer base, etc.
I recommend it for its wealth of information. Again, you don't have to own an APQS machine to join. They welcome everyone!!
Rose
#19
loretta - thanks for the compliment. and rose, thanks for that link, i'll go there and join, i'm sure i can learn a lot. i'm gonna make me up some business cards and put some at our lqs and they will send me some business. i need to learn all i possibly can. donna
#20
Maybe you could read through some of the other long armers sites. This is a friend from Montana & when she first started she did stipple only, but has now upgraded to more designs. Have a look at her site, she does lovely work, and I know there are a few other ladies on this forum who have businesses, so you could also check out their sites.
http://www.simplyaffordablequilting.com/index.html
http://www.simplyaffordablequilting.com/index.html
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