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07-15-2011, 08:12 PM

#91

Peckish

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Some of these horror stories make me wonder if people decide to become longarmers as a way to work from home, and really don't have much background or experience in piecing quilt tops at all.

07-18-2011, 05:58 AM

#92

DebbieJJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cmw0829

I would be livid.

Nothing about this transaction added up to "trim the quilt top to fit the sheet". Didn't she wonder why you brought two sheets??

She should have at least asked about the 2 sheets, but did she say anything about the 2nd one when you got the quilt back? By the way, would you show us a picture of this quilt? I LOVE pics! :roll:

07-18-2011, 02:17 PM

#93

selm

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Originally Posted by 1227Granny

The quilting was really good!! Maybe she did misunderstand. I will definitely make sure she understands the next time.

As a long-arm quilter, the first thing I was taught was never to alter a quilter's top. She should have consulted with you about the backing and given you the opportunity to make the backing correctly or for you to give her the go ahead to make the backing for you out of the two sheets for a charge.
I would discuss this with her and make it clear that she is never to alter your top again and that she should communicate better.

07-18-2011, 02:25 PM

#94

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Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess

Maybe her stitch work is good, but no decent long arm quilter in their right mind would cut beyond a trim to square up a customer's top. .

As a long armer, I was taught to NEVER touch/alter a quilter's top I received to be quilted. If it's not square, that's for my customer to fix after the quilting is done. I've received tops with extra blocks to one side of the top row(?go figure). I just tack them down and work around them.
I do square the backing, both ends if needed as I can't mount it to the rollers properly otherwise.

07-18-2011, 02:39 PM

#95

selm

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KwiltyKahy wrote:
However, a quilt that isn't square is very difficult to put on a longarm... end quote

There are ways of floating or partially floating a quilt top so an out of square top isn't so hard to work with. I think most LAers use these methods.

07-19-2011, 06:48 PM

#96

pjnesler

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No - no - no, I think I would have cried! What a sad thing to have happen after all the work one puts into a quilt.

07-20-2011, 05:40 AM

#97

1227Granny

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After talking with the LA quilter, I believe it was a communication error. I will use the quilt on a smaller bed.

07-20-2011, 05:41 AM

#98

1227Granny

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Debbie, I haven't figured out how to post pics. When I do, I'll post a picture of the quilt. THX

07-21-2011, 12:46 AM

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mayday

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1227Granny

Really! I couldn't believe it either! My quilt top was 108x110. I took two sheets for the backing. When I picked it up- my quilter had cut the 6 1/2 outer border down to 3". She said the top was too wide for the sheet. Duh - that is why I took to sheets!! Now the quilt isn't wide enough for my bed. I am really upset!

demand your money back and compensation, the alteration was NOT in the contract and has as a result caused you problems .