I have only sent one quilt out and it was back in 1 week. I was very happy with the job she did. I'm sure it it was a densly quilted free hand job it might have taken longer.
Sue

Business is Business!

I call and ask the LA quilter when she can schedule my quilt. I really do not want my quilt sitting in anyone's house for a long time. I don't think she wants 10 or 20 quilts sitting around either. This creates an insurance problem.

Again, Business is Business.

My LQS has a LAQ and they told me last week that they are in to DEC for dates to get your quilts back. They are thinking of getting another machine or getting someone to do an late afternoon shift to get cought up. That is a long time for a turn around. I don't know if there are other LA quilters around but I will sure check into it when I am ready to have one done. Wished I had the money to get a LA I have the room and the time. Oh well one can dream.

i think I would also mention, If you have a problem with getting it done please call me so I don't worry. maybe she will get the hint.

I don't think that you would be out of line to give her a call and remind her that you need it for a specific date

I don't LAM for very many people. One of my friends is never in a hurry and lets me do what ever I want. I can't do hers to fast bc she has to watch her spending. If I LAM for any one else it's a very timely turn around.

If she quotes you a date, she should honor that date. I always build in a little extra time so I don't disappoint! :)

I have had the same results with the lady I use. I try not to be demanding but have waited as long as 4 months to get a quilt back. She did confess she couldn't get motivated because it was a "custom" job. Two different blocks with two different quilting patterns. She has been known to give me a date of when something will be ready and missed by over a month.

I've had to wait 6 months at a local long-armer.

I just bought my two baby quilts to my quilter. She ask me when I need it and we set a date for it to be completed. She gets my quilts back to me on time to put the boarders on the quilt to complete it.