There was a discussion on IG the other night about custom versus edge-to-edge (E2E) quilting. Many of us have had to raise our prices and this is resulting in a few customers wanting E2E quilting instead of custom work. Custom is obviously more expensive, but a fellow quilter was worried that it's "going out of style".
I had to interject indicating that, because I was one of the few custom quilters in the area, my custom queue is pretty full. She was relieved to hear that and seemed more reassured this was just a phase she was experiencing with her current clientele where she lives; somewhere out west I believe.
Another long armer said her custom quilters in the area have either retired or expired and there is no longer anybody available in her area to actually do the custom work. I'm getting more on my end for this reason as well. I had a lady call from the NW side of the state yesterday looking for a custom long armer and one of my visitors on Monday was downstate indicating the same.
At any case, it's not dying. In fact, custom work seems to be trending higher in my opinion. Remember, one data point does not scientific data make. I can't imagine any quilt going to show not being custom quilted. And since shows trend the masses, it seems to reason custom work will always be here.
Speaking of which, Paula's quilt is quilted. I still need to remove and trim and call and bill, but the quilting is done.
Once I get through all of that administrative stuff, I'll be working on this quilt today...
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