survey results

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

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" wroteHi 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

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.
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In message
,
abbey in australia writes
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

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

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

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" wroteHi 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



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

Maureen

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

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

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

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

Maureen

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.

--
Alice in PA
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"Pat in Virginia" wrote in message
...
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

"Maureen Wozniak" wrote in message
lobal.net...
On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:29:02 -0500, Polly Esther wrote
(in article ):

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

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

Maureen

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

"Alice in PA" wrote in message
...
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.