Yes, we rent our longarm!
Have you always wanted to try a longarm? Or maybe you’ve thought about finishing your own quilt instead of sending it off?
Here’s your chance.
Come quilt it yourself at My Quilty Pleasure. We’ll guide you through getting started, then you can enjoy the experience of bringing your quilt all the way to the finish line.
Certification Class required prior to renting. Click HERE for Certification Class schedule.
Costs
The required certification class is $100. The rental rate is $20 per hour.
This hands-on class is designed to help you feel confident and comfortable using a longarm quilting machine. You’ll learn how to operate the machine safely, set up your quilt properly, manage the thread and bobbin, try your hand at both free motion and pantograph quilting, and pick up troubleshooting tips to keep things running smoothly.
Reservation Policy
Reservations are required and must be made in advance of your quilting session. A $20 non-refundable reservation fee is due at the time of booking and will be applied toward your quilting time.
If you need to reschedule, we require at least 48 hours' notice. With proper notice, your reservation fee can be transferred to a new time slot. Cancellations or missed appointments with less than 48 hours’ notice will result in loss of the deposit.
Each quilter uses the machine at their own risk.
While we do our best to maintain the longarm in excellent working conditions, issues can occasionally occur, either due to user error or mechanical problems. In the event of such issues, My Quilty Pleasure staff is not responsible for removing stitches or replacing damaged fabric or other materials.
Have a quilt ready
You don't need it for class, but please have a quilt ready, or almost ready, to be quilted when you take the certification class. To help you retain the skills you learned in your certification class, we ask that you schedule your first longarm rental within 2 to 4 weeks of completing the class. Waiting too long can lead to forgotten steps, lost confidence, and a less successful quilting experience.
Certification Class test out.
If you have prior experience with longarm quilting, you may request to test out of the certification class. The test-out session is $25 per hour and must be scheduled with a staff member in advance. Please call the shop at 573-476-3779 to schedule a time.
During the session, you'll be taught or asked to demonstrate key skills to ensure you're able to use the machine safely and independently. These include (but are not limited to)
- Loading a quilt onto the frame correctly
- Threading the machine and winding the bobbin
- Testing bobbin tension and adjusting thread settings as needed
- Starting and stopping cleanly
- Basic troubleshooting
If you successfully demonstrate all required skills, you'll be cleared to rent the longarm without taking the full certification class. If more instruction is needed, we may recommend completing the full class to ensure a successful quilting experience. You will not receive any free motion instruction, or practice with a pantograph.