suzanp Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Today received a beautiful quilt top to quilt, and sure enought she enclosed a picture of what she wanted!!!! It was done on a computer operated machine!!!! OMG!!!Think I am in trouble!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Suzan you can do it but I'd be completely honest with my customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 You know you're talented enough to accomplish a beautiful quilting job for her! Talk to her and let her know your expertise is freehand quilting (explain to her what that is) and that you will definitely be able to execute the "feel" of the quilting she likes, but with your own personal spin on the designs. You'll do great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hi Suzan, For the last few years, I've quilted for a magazine with quilt designs developed in AutoCad. Although it hasn't always been easy, it has been a great experience for me. It has definitely gotten me out of my comfort zone and has definitely helped me to own up to the 'hand guided' of what I do. Remember that you can substitute patterns that you don't think you can do 'computerized'. The quilter will understant. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Awww! This is not a bad dream... This is a good dream. Think of this as an opportunity to really knock it out of the ball park. You love quilting, you do beautiful work. You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Your work is beautiful..........you will do great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Go for it SuZanne, post some pictures and let the forum help you out with how to tackle this new adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammi357 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Just an opportunity to educate the lady about the difference between 'computer generated' and hand-guided. Have the conversation about the differences in machines, then let her decide if she MUST have THAT design, she can find someone that can do it. s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 A lot of the computer guided designs are build around stencils. I know many of you, indeed most of you, are talented enough to do those designs, even if you need to use a ruler or a template to negotiate some of the ins and outs. If your customer really wants the design, I would explain what it would take for you to reproduce that and really crank up your price. Anything is possible, but make sure you get paid for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I agree with everyone else. I know you can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Hey, not to worry, I often more than not receive requests to mix the computer generated sewing with the hand guided so that the quilt looks more personal and the value increases. A good hand guided artistry is a valuable thing!! At least in my neighborhood.---Je HPE vous bien faire avec cela, sauterelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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