Machines are rented per day & rates vary based on the machine & features choosen

Rental hours are

• Weekdays 9:30am- 4:00pm
• Saturdays 10:00-4:30

For all options check out our listings here.

We do not have a formal certification class at this time. Your first day of rental is considered your training day and we will work side by side with you as you learn. The training fee is part of your rental kit purchase. If you borrow a kit from a friend, there will be a $50 training fee your first day.

Please e-mail catherine@runningdoequilts.com to confirm trainer availability for your requested date ahead of your first rental.

If you don't have a quilt you would like to start on, we have always have charity quilts that need to be finished.

We have everything you need (except your quilts) bundled in our renter kits- linked below.

• A set of Quilter's Connection Zippers (available at the shop). Each renter is responsible for their own set of zippers for loading quilts on the machine- you may find it useful to have multiple sets so you can prep all of your quilt backs at home and make the most of your rental day & not waste time loading.
• A Handi- Quilter Bobbin Case (available at the shop). Bobbins are where a great deal of tension adjustment takes place on the longarm- having your own set to your preferences makes for a much smoother sew day.
• Handi-Quilter Bobbins (available at the shop)
• Handi Quilter needles (available in store). ***The rule of thumb is that you need one needle per quilt. Fresh needles in your preferred size for your thread help minimize tension issues.
• Quilt tops, backs, & batting. Quilter's Dream Cotton Deluxe & Dream Wool are available in store.
• Lunch- not required, but suggested. We have a full kitchen where you can store & warm up food so you don't need to take a break to eat.

Accessory bundle can be purchased here. We recommend ordering ahead of your first rental day to assure we have one waiting for you

• Longarm- we have 2 Handi- Quilter machines available for all day rental.
• Thread- you are welcome to bring your own, but we have a large assortment of 40wt poly Glide threads available to use.
• Oil- it is recommended to oil the bobbin casing after each bobbin.
• Technical Support- you are expected to quilt your own quilts, but someone is always on hand to help you with any issues!

This varies based on quilter's experience, quilt size, & quilting density. We always recommend bringing more than you expect to get to just in case. Your first solo visit you may only finish 1, but after a few days you may be able to get 3-4 mid sized quilts done.

Custom quilting takes exponentially more time than E2E depending on complexity.

*Renters are not guaranteed to finish a certain amount of quilting. Some experienced quilters with smaller quilts & less involved quilting designs may finish up to 4 on a really productive day, others may only get through 1 quilt (2-3 is average). Tension troubles, computer errors, thread breaks, etc happen. They are part of a normal quilting day for any longarm quilter (especially when learning) & do not entitle the renter to any “make-up time”

You'll find our shop nestled in the piney woods, down CR 481, just off of Hwy 64 in Henderson Texas.

1175 CR 481

Henderson, TX 75654

Reservations require a non-refundable 25% deposit. You may change your reserved date via e-mail with a minimum 14 day notice.

• First time renters must contact the shop before renting to schedule an available training day. The best way to contact is by emailing catherine@runningdoequilts.com with your requested date. Training days are rental days but with additional hands on assistance learning the machine & pro-stitcher program. Training covers longarm basics & edge to edge quilting. For more advanced training, please sign-up for one of our Handi-Quilter events or reach out to schedule private lessons. 
• Renters are required to purchase a rental kit for their first time renting. Renters using a loaner kit (from the shop or a friend) will be charged a $50 training fee on their first visit.
• Renters can choose between computerized & non-coputerized rentals. Be sure to choose your preferred method when renting- staff will be scheduled accordingly & not all staff is trained to use Pro-Stitcher. 
• Renters are not guaranteed to finish a certain amount of quilting. Some experienced quilters with smaller quilts & less involved quilting designs may finish up to 4 on a really productive day, others may only get through 1 quilt (2-3 is average). Tension troubles, computer errors, thread breaks, etc happen. They are part of a normal quilting day for any longarm quilter (especially when learning) & do not entitle the renter to any “make-up time”.
• Renters who stay past allotted time will be charged a $20 late stay fee to cover staff time. Half finished quilts can be un-zipped and re-zipped at a later date. On occasion a staff member may be able to stay late to allow extra finish time. This time will be $20/hr with a $20 minimum). Availability will be determined on a case by case basis. Normal rental hours are 9:30-4:00 on weekdays and 10:00-4:30 on Saturdays.
• Renters are expected to perform basic steps on their own after the first training visit (loading quilts, setting up areas & designs, drag & dropping, etc). We are always nearby to answer questions & help with more advanced maneuvers but we are not there to do it for you. Handi-Quilter has great resources for refreshing your memory between visits and we are working on our own library of video tutorials available exclusively to our customers. 
• Rental days may be shared with a friend, but it is not recommended to bring more than 2 people per machine. If a trained renter brings an untrained friend to share a day without arranging for a training day & paying the training fee, they will be responsible for leading said friend through the process.
• Rental deposits are non refundable, but you can request a date change with at least 14 days notice. 
• Rental days are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. 
• March and April 2025 appointments are by appointment only. No training days for first time renters will be available during this time and staff help will be limited due to the heavy traffic flow of the All Texas Shop Hop. E-mail catherine@runningdoequilts.com for appointment requests.

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