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Is Longarming Still a Viable Biz Option
quilterkp replied to quilterkp's topic in Starting/Running Your Quilting Business
Hi, Gaylene, Unfortunately, I had to push retirement back. However, I did buy a used longarm and am trying to get good enough to do business. I don’t have computerization, so worry about competing with the perfect computerized quilters. I also work in IT! Glad to hear you have the machine of your dreams. How is the business going? -
Magna-Glide Delight Tension
quilterkp replied to kbaumbusch's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I run mine at 180. -
Is My Towa Gauge Working Correctly?
quilterkp replied to kbaumbusch's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I use Magna Glide bobbins exclusively. The Towa gauge used to jump around on my bobbins, also. It no longer does that, but I had to replace my hook. After the replacement, all is well. Not saying you need a hook replacement! That is just what caused my issue with the gauge. My machine is a 2011 and was purchased used. I suspect the previous owner did not oil. -
A Lion-size Dream
quilterkp replied to Deb in the Mtns's topic in Quilt Pictures, Patterns & Inspiration...
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What do I charge to quilt a baby quilt edge to edge.
quilterkp replied to Lydia. F.'s topic in How to use this forum
Another thought is to do some research on what the longarmers in your area charge. Certain localities tend to have higher rates. -
How is your quilting business?
quilterkp replied to quilterkp's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
ffqlr, there are several custom quilters that I know of. They also do E2E. I was pondering specializing in modern and vintage quilts. There is also the Internet, but I have to decide if I want to deal with shipping. Kueser, this would be vice money (love that description!). I will have some money coming in and I don't want to be super, super busy. I want time to hang out with my friends. However, I would love to make enough to be able to pay off the machine and then use whatever funds come in for quilt retreats, etc. and anything extra that may pop up. Initially, I was going to buy a brand new longarm, but the comments about business being down have me pondering that... -
Finally, finally, I am in a position to get a longarm in January. HOWEVER, at a recent quilt retreat, I was told by one of our longarmers that our area is saturated and that her business is down a good bit. She is an established quilter, in the business for 10 years. I cannot justify the expense of a brand new longarm plus Intelliquilter if I am not going to make any money with it. I am five to seven years from retirement and the initial thought was that I would spend these years learning my craft and starting out the business. So, those of you who do this as a business, have you had a decline in customers due to more folks buying their own quilting systems?
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DB, Is there going to be an APQS roadshow near you anytime soon? If you attend one, they give you a deal on the machine and at the one I attended, they threw in Fabric Advance and maybe Quilt Glide (can't remember everything -- it was a year ago). You can also purchase demo machines or slightly used.
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Features I wish APQS had
quilterkp replied to lakekids's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I would love to see a basting stitch and a tie off stitch added, too. -
My Dinner Plate Dahlia off the long arm
quilterkp replied to Pennyquilts's topic in Quilt Pictures, Patterns & Inspiration...
That is absolutely STUNNING!!! -
I had the pleasure of quilting on one of the new Millie's today at Sheridan Kay's quilting studio. Very nice machine! They made an improvement to the channel locks and they hold tighter than they used to.
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That is gorgeous!
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APQS Freedom for Sale
quilterkp replied to Resilient Quilter's topic in Millennium and Freedom Quilting Machines
What year is your machine? -
Need quilting suggestions
quilterkp replied to Smweinbeck's topic in Ask The Expert - How Should I Quilt This...?
Please post a pic when it is quilted! -
FORUMS OR FACEBOOK CURIOUS
quilterkp replied to Gator's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I would love to see this forum become more active. I am still a lady in waiting, in regards to my machine, but I could start posting pics of panto quilts I do on the rental machine. I love seeing what everyone does on their quilts. -
FORUMS OR FACEBOOK CURIOUS
quilterkp replied to Gator's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I much prefer forums, like this one. -
Laura, What a great idea!
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Win A Millie September '17 version
quilterkp replied to Mary Beth's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
Everyone has different strengths. When I was in school and pulling my hair out over math, the Calculus whiz remarked, "I wish I could get a higher grade than a C for English papers." I aced those! And some folks have trouble learning a skill from a book or written directions. They need to have someone physically show them. -
Win A Millie September '17 version
quilterkp replied to Mary Beth's topic in Gone Quilting...Chat About Anything
I am with Marybeth on the math stuff. High school algebra made me cry! -
Pink Halloween Quilt
quilterkp replied to anniemueller's topic in Quilt Pictures, Patterns & Inspiration...
What a darling quilt! And your quilting is exquisite!- 30 replies
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