Originally Posted by
bkay
If I'd spent 3 years on that quilt, I'd take out the border quilting and take it to a long armer.
If I understand how they do it, you need to take it to them in pieces (top, backing and batting separate). They load the backing on the frame first and then someway add the batting and top.
I'm taking a class this spring, so I'll know more later.
bkay
bKay is exactly right and if you take out the stitches on the border quilting AND there is enough extra back and batting on all sides of the top, then a long arm quilter will certainly quilt it. if you do decide to go that route, work from the back to take out those stitches--it's usually easier plus not as likely to accidently catch a seam.