Professional Machine Quilting: The Complete Guide to Running a Successful Quilting Business

by Carol A. Thelen

Book Overview

Longarm machine quilting is an exciting business to own and operate. This book provides all the details one needs to know to start and run a successful professional machine quilting business. Carol... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564775097
• ISBN13: 9781564775092
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Martingale and Company
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Great for Professionals

This book was so valuable in helping me start my business. Carol gives so many helpful examples of how to draw up the necessary forms, etc. Very helpful and uselful overall

A Textbook for the Machine Quilting Businss

This book is a MUST READ for anyone considering running a Quilting Business! Straight forward advise and guidance.

Starting a quilting business? read this book!

This book is an absolute necessity if you are going to become a professional quilter or even think you might want to be one. Thelen takes you through the process: from the very beginning questions you need to ask yourself, to providing you with charts and numerous 'worksheets' to figure your timing, planning and managing clients. She walks you though figuring out how much to charge, how much time you spend, how to market your services, what services to provide and even what office supplies you should probably have. She goes through the difference in stippling, custom quilting, and patterned meandering, charging by the hour or by the size. She goes through it all. This is not a pattern book though. Look elsewhere for patterns, look here for good solid information. Worth a purchase for the reader interested in starting a business.

So much to learn in this book!

I'm a beginner so this book is expanding my horizons. Maybe in 5 years when I retire I'll make a little extra $$ by quilting professionally. Until then, I'll keep practicing (so I can get really good) and dreaming about the future. There are so many hints & tricks that I wouldn't have considered. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!