quiltjoey

I figure if you spend, say, a base price of $4000 (excluding extras and shipping) for a LA machine; and paid approx. $200 (more or less) per quilt to be LAed, you could have 20 quilts LA for the cost of the machine.

I hope that makes sense...

At my age, I'll probably never be able to make that many quilts!!! LOL

NanaInVirginia

I do the same thing. I got a super deal on a Juki with the Grace frame from Kenssewingcenter.com. Their customer service was super. They upgraded my machine for free because they knew I wanted it by my birthday and the one I ordered wasn't in stock.

I hope to get a Tin Lizzie in the future.

Delilah

I have completed 131 quilts, only sent one out and wish I had not done that even though the LA did a really good job. Have made many very large quilts and it takes some pushing and patience but I still want to complete my own. I am a spray baster though, don't think I would quilt my own if I had to pin.

meemersmom

Amen to that!! Ever since I discovered spray basting, I haven't picked up a safety pin.

ranae

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ranae

Wow you are paying way....too much!!! 218.568.6924

Jingle

I quilt my own quilts and I can honestly say I made them all myself. I love the FMQ.

Taughtby Grandma

I quilt my own. I don't know anyone who does quilting and I like the idea that my quilts are completely done by me. (Of course, I don't have anyone else to blame for the goofs either) haha

Rusty's Mama

I do my own quilting. I have had three done by long arm quilters. The last one was not a good experience and I had wanted it to be special! My quilting is very simple, but most of what I do are charity quilts and I do enjoy the quilting process.

ranae

I love to piece and create! I do hand quilting also. But I do not have any "guilt" problems have sent them out to be finished. It's like having a second set of hands. When you make 20 or so quilts a year, I love the option of sending them out!