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gaigai 02-16-2011 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by smockingRN
Hi Gai, I used to like handquilting...Now I have arthritis and too many grandkids to quilt all the quilts by hand...I do longarm quilting and many ladies send small quilts to me...So just find a nice longarmer nearby and you can have fun piecing lots of quilts!
Karen in la.

Well, you are probably the closest! LOL. The LAQ'rs I've seen here in Houston have exorbitant rates, so I use someone from the board here, Candlequilter. I've never asked her if she does small stuff.

Tropical 02-17-2011 01:34 AM

The decision is yours to make. If you want to put it away for a while and take another look at it later or if you want to just throw it out and get it out of your sight. Giving it to someone who would enjoy quilting it might be an option. I used to insist that I finish anything I had started. I have since decided that only I expected that of me and so now I do what brings me joy and if it doesn't, I don't. So give yourself a break and do what brings you joy.

k3n 02-17-2011 01:54 AM

PMSL! I was about to offer as well but the postage here would be more and I know kwhite will do an excellent job. Anyhow, if ever you want something small doing and it would enjoy a trip to England, I'd be more than willing. You pay this way and I'll pay back - would probably only be about $8 each way for something the size of a baby quilt. And I'd be happy to do it for you mon amie. :-D :-D :-D

gaigai 02-17-2011 03:05 AM


Originally Posted by k3n
PMSL! I was about to offer as well but the postage here would be more and I know kwhite will do an excellent job. Anyhow, if ever you want something small doing and it would enjoy a trip to England, I'd be more than willing. You pay this way and I'll pay back - would probably only be about $8 each way for something the size of a baby quilt. And I'd be happy to do it for you mon amie. :-D :-D :-D

Heck, I'll throw in some money to cover your Poise Pads. :lol: :lol: :lol:

k3n 02-17-2011 03:23 AM

Ok I'm not familiar with the brand but I'm guessing it DEPENDS if you think I really need them while quilting? Still PMSL!

quilticing 02-17-2011 03:39 AM

As a longarmer, send it to a quilter whose work you like. My minimum is $25 plus postage for reference. I got my longarm because I hated quilting on a standard machine but I love my Gammil with a computer (Statler Stitcher). Another option to tying your quilt: little bows tacked through all layers (instead of buttons) or lacey flowers?

thenonnielady 02-17-2011 03:45 AM

I hate quilting by hand, too. I take my baby quilts to the quilt arm lady...pricey, but worth it.

MaryKatherine 02-17-2011 04:05 AM

That's why I bpught an inexpesive Long Arm. The actaul quilting kept me away for long long time.
MK

Holice 02-17-2011 04:49 AM

describe how you are trying to quilt it.

kwhite 02-17-2011 04:52 AM

LOL she is quite right!!. Seriously Gai. Send it on. I will finish it for you and either bring it with me in May or send it back. No prob!!!



Originally Posted by gaigai

Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

Originally Posted by kwhite
Oh for crying out loud. Send it to me and I will quilt it for you. Quit yer bitchin!!!!!

LoL, I was going to say this same thing, though a little more diplomatically. :D

That IS diplomatic for kwhite!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:



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