How long does it take to quilt a queen size quilt on a rented LA machine approximately?
#1
I have found a place near me that offers a long arm machine for rent after 4 hours of instruction. I will have to buy a zipper and other things. I know how long it takes me on a domestic to do FM and I am wondering how long it will take on a rented machine. I know that time varies according to ablility, but the prep classes and materials are almost $200.00 so I am wondering if I should invest the money and try. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Janet
Thanks,
Janet
#2
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ephrata, WA
Posts: 8,802
Originally Posted by carslo
I have found a place near me that offers a long arm machine for rent after 4 hours of instruction. I will have to buy a zipper and other things. I know how long it takes me on a domestic to do FM and I am wondering how long it will take on a rented machine. I know that time varies according to ablility, but the prep classes and materials are almost $200.00 so I am wondering if I should invest the money and try. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Janet
Thanks,
Janet
You know it is really different for each person...the design and skill level really determines that.
I would say for a queen size with different designs and such it would probably take a good 8-10 hours. If you are doing an all over type of design maybe 4-5??
Hard to say for sure.
#6
I rent a LA to quilt my big quilts. I mainly do all over simple designs, loops, flowers and the such. I have my quilts on a zipper and ready to go when I get to the studio, from loading to unloading, it takes me about 3 hours to quilt a queen size.
Examples:
My Bargello is a 102" square. I quilted it with just wavy lines across, 2.5 hours.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110136-1.htm
This quilt is 80" square, quilted it with loops and flowers in about 3 hours.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114058-1.htm
My OBW is 54 or 55 inches, quilted with loops in less than an hour.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-111130-1.htm
From my experience, renting the LA has been a great investment, well worth my time and money. And just so you know, I don't consider myself fast at all, not do I consider my work that great, but it is the best I can do with what I have.So I'd say go for it :thumbup:
Examples:
My Bargello is a 102" square. I quilted it with just wavy lines across, 2.5 hours.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110136-1.htm
This quilt is 80" square, quilted it with loops and flowers in about 3 hours.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114058-1.htm
My OBW is 54 or 55 inches, quilted with loops in less than an hour.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-111130-1.htm
From my experience, renting the LA has been a great investment, well worth my time and money. And just so you know, I don't consider myself fast at all, not do I consider my work that great, but it is the best I can do with what I have.So I'd say go for it :thumbup:
#8
Originally Posted by gaevren
Can you guys explain what the deal is with the zippers? I'm a newb- why would you need a zipper on a quilt?
Hope this makes sense.
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,006
Originally Posted by gaevren
Can you guys explain what the deal is with the zippers? I'm a newb- why would you need a zipper on a quilt?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12
06-12-2019 12:20 PM
bearisgray
Pictures
19
09-13-2012 09:57 AM