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05-06-2018, 04:08 AM
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Very pretty quilt. I am glad you tried the long arm experience. I know the first ones are expensive because of the learning curve. But, it will be a time saver in the future. I have done one queen size that way and have a second one ready to do.
05-06-2018, 01:48 PM
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Location: Central New York
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Yes - the owner of the store, a Gammill dealer, was extremely helpful. I took the 3 hour orientation class for $80.00. I learned about the machine and its functions, how to load the quilt, etc. After the class, I rented the machine for $20.00 an hour and I had to purchase my own needle, bobbins, corsage pins and thread. I purchased the batting from her because she sold it there off the big rolls. She had a bobbin winder and a tension tester to use at no extra cost. She also let me borrow her Red Snappers, which we discussed renting per use, or purchasing my own. The owner was readily available if I ran into trouble, or couldn't remember how to do something.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
wow. gorgeous!! was anyone there to help you manage the long arm? if your first time. I would need help at times I'm sure.
05-06-2018, 01:54 PM
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Thank you!
This quilt took me 3 hours start to finish at a cost of $20.00 per hour. I had to wind my bobbins, test the tension, thread the machine, put the needle in, load the 3 layers, baste, then quilt it and remove it from the machine along with my needle, thread and bobbin. The quilt is 63" square. Other than the $80.00 orientation class fee and cost for supplies, it cost me $60.00 to actually quilt it. I could have maybe done it in less time, but it was all a new experience for me. I rented the machine again a few weeks later to quilt my 91" square En Provence (Bonnie Hunter), and that took 5 hours, which was $100 to quilt. Both were quilted with an end-to-end flower and swirl design. My third quilt was a twin size camp quilt with simple meandering that took 2 hours.
I really liked that I made the quilts start to finish and it was cheaper than sending them out for someone else to do!
This quilt took me 3 hours start to finish at a cost of $20.00 per hour. I had to wind my bobbins, test the tension, thread the machine, put the needle in, load the 3 layers, baste, then quilt it and remove it from the machine along with my needle, thread and bobbin. The quilt is 63" square. Other than the $80.00 orientation class fee and cost for supplies, it cost me $60.00 to actually quilt it. I could have maybe done it in less time, but it was all a new experience for me. I rented the machine again a few weeks later to quilt my 91" square En Provence (Bonnie Hunter), and that took 5 hours, which was $100 to quilt. Both were quilted with an end-to-end flower and swirl design. My third quilt was a twin size camp quilt with simple meandering that took 2 hours.
I really liked that I made the quilts start to finish and it was cheaper than sending them out for someone else to do!
Originally Posted by DJ
Just beautiful! Do you mind if I ask what you spent to quilt it?
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