What do I need to do to be ready for Longarm Rental?
Completed quilt top, squared and freshly pressed. Batting that is 4-6” larger on all sides than your quilt top; the less wrinkled the better. Backing fabric that is 4-5” larger than your quilt top on all sides; freshly pressed. If there is a seam, horizontal is ideal.
What if I do not finish my quilt in my rental session? If you run out of time during your session and do not finish your quilt, you can schedule another time to finish your quilt based on open session times. In some cases, you may be able to leave your quilt and return the next day, it just depends on availability of the machine.
What if I’m uncomfortable with using the machine on my own? Not to worry you are never left alone with a machine, you have me there to answer questions and help guide you on use of the machine during your project. I will personally load your quilt and help you design your quilting layouts.
Required Training Workshops: Before using our longarm machines, we offer an Infinity 26 introduction workshop, you're welcome to bring your own quilt to train on during the session. Please note that all renters are required to take this workshop before using our longarm machines.
Minimum Rental: To ensure ample time for your projects, we suggest a minimum rental period of 2 hours.
Machine Availability: Please note that our machines are available for rent to one person at a time. Contact us to discuss availability and to arrange your rental and training schedule.
For your first rental, we suggest a baby/lap size quilts or a twin lap size quilt, graduating to queen/king after 2-3 rentals. This allows you to get used to running the machine and not getting fatigued on your first time.
For larger quilts and more complicated patterns, we suggest a consultation with Teri on the time needed for the rental.
Long-arm Machine Rental Program:
Time is measured from when the renter steps up to the machine or the renter’s reservation time (whichever is earlier) and finishes when the renter has removed the quilt from the machine.
Cancellations must be made a minimum of 4 hours ahead of the scheduled time. Cancellations within 4 hours of scheduled time and/or missed appointments will be charged the full rental rate and may be subject to a deposit for future appointments.
Request assistance when changing threads, removing thread jams, replacing bobbins and needles.
In order to ensure proper performance of the machine and to minimize possible damage to the machine and/or your quilt, please listen to the instructions given by Teri. If Renter fails to comply with the instruction given, i.e. "Slow Down", the renter may be asked to stop and will forfeit the remaining scheduled time on the machine.
Food and drinks are not allowed near the quilting machine.
All thread, needles, and bobbins to be used by Renter are supplied by Quilts by Teri. If special supplies are needed, i.e. a specific color of top thread or bobbin thread, arrangements must be made prior to rental time in sufficient time for Quilts by Teri to procure them.
Rental fees are as follows:
Quilting Sessions by the hour | $25 per hour for the Infinity 26 and $20 per hour for the Juki
All Day Quilting (7am - 2pm)
Appointments Necessary: Please schedule an appointment with Quilts by Teri online to secure your desired time slot.
What's Included:
Access to state-of-the-art long-arm machines.
Guidance and tips.
A comfortable and inspiring quilting space.
Basic accessories needed to operate Long-arm machines safely and effectively.
Use of Pro-Stitcher Premium and pantograph quilting patterns from our available selection.
Your choice of solid-colored thread (top and bobbin) from our available selection.
Support from an experienced longarm quilter in a relaxed and fun environment.
Infinity 26" with Pro-Stitcher Premium Robotic System or our midarm, sit-down, Stitch Regulated Juki 350 Miyabi 18"
All Rental Fees include:
machine will be oiled and ready to go
fresh, new needle with every project
use of our thread
use of our bobbins & bobbin winder
use of our pantographs, leaders, pins, and Red Snappers
How long is the infinity intro class? The class usually takes 90 minutes. It’s one-on-one, and you’ll leave with the knowledge and practice needed to rent independently.
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Renter agrees to operate the machine and equipment at their own risk.
Renter will not hold Quilts by Teri responsible for any injury caused to their person or damage caused to their quilt due to faulty operations.
Renter understands that, while instruction is given, the renter is the person performing the quilting and Quilts by Teri will not issue any refunds, take out any quilting or re-do any quilting if the quilting is found unsatisfactory.
Renter agrees to pay for any repairs or replacement of parts damaged while in operation caused by the renter.