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Hi all I=92ve had an overwhelming response to the survey I posted. I=92d like to thank everyone who took the trouble to reply =96 you all have VERY generous spirits. I said I=92d let you know you the results:

I posted the questions on 2 groups

34 people responded (I SAID it was overwhelming!!) 27 from USA, # Australia, 2 UK, 1 Canada, and 1 Argentina. 33% use professional machine quilters The reasons varied, but in a nutshell: Most people liked the speed, and the fact that their quilt tops don=92t turn into UFO=92s. A lot of people couldn=92t cope with the bulky quilts at home, so sent them off. The professional=92s skills =96 good stitching, and ability to choose a good design to compliment your quilt. The convenience of buying batting and thread from them. A BIG one =96 lots of people hate basting!!!! Some thought it was more durable in children=92s quilts. Very interesting results and I can hand in my survey now. Thank you all, again
Reply to
abbey in australia
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Very interesting. It surprises me that people actually send crib quilts to longarmers. Really? Babies subject their quilts to such messy indignities and they are not fussy about symmetrical feathers. Seems like a waste of exquisite talent. IMHO. Of course. Yeah. Like I have a humble opinion. Polly

"abbey in australia" Hi all I?ve had an overwhelming response to the survey I posted. I?d like to thank everyone who took the trouble to reply ? you all have VERY generous spirits. I said I?d let you know you the results:

I posted the questions on 2 groups

34 people responded (I SAID it was overwhelming!!) 27 from USA, # Australia, 2 UK, 1 Canada, and 1 Argentina. 33% use professional machine quilters The reasons varied, but in a nutshell: Most people liked the speed, and the fact that their quilt tops don?t turn into UFO?s. A lot of people couldn?t cope with the bulky quilts at home, so sent them off. The professional?s skills ? good stitching, and ability to choose a good design to compliment your quilt. The convenience of buying batting and thread from them. A BIG one ? lots of people hate basting!!!! Some thought it was more durable in children?s quilts. Very interesting results and I can hand in my survey now. Thank you all, again
Reply to
Polly Esther

How very good of you to come back to post your results. If you're a statistician, you wouldn't believe the low incidence of that >g<

Good luck with your work. . In message , abbey in australia writes

Reply to
Patti

On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:29:02 -0500, Polly Esther wrote (in article ):

I'm surprised about the crib quilts too. But then, I like machine quilting and only send out my largest quilts.

Maureen

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Maureen Wozniak

My friend is a long arm quilter. She sometimes does several small quilts (crib and WH) on one backing, to give the customer more quilts for the same minimum price. This is for the side to side quilting, not the custom work. She is the quilter who will quilt the Relay for Life Double Irish Chain. Today we selected a medium value caramel/brown variegated thread for the top and a light caramel for the bobbin. This will be a cool quilt. PAT

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Pat in Virginia

I bet I know that long-armer! I know she'll do a great job....can't wait to see a picture. If you can't post it, have her send it to me and I will! Thanks, Pat! Hope you make lots on the quilt....it's for such a good cause.

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Alice in PA

Yep, the very same friend who quilted the Irish Chain last year is doing it again this year. You remember how GORGEOUS that one was, Alice. I was at her house again last week, when T had the quilt in the frame and we selected the quilting motifs for the blocks and borders. Then she and I worked a bit on an unusual tee shirt quilt that T is making. It is always fun to hang out with quilters! PAT in VA/USA

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Pat in Virginia

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