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Longarm Machine Rental Agreement

Quiltique, LLC will make available one (1) Gammill Vision 18-8 hand-guided

long-arm quilting machine in good working order for rent.

1. Rental rates

Rental rates are $25 per hour for the Gammill Vision 18-8

2. Rental time

The minimum rental period is two (2) hours.
Refundable deposit of $75 and the 2-hour minimum rental fee must be paid when scheduling time for a machine.
Deposit and rental fee will be refunded for cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to scheduled rental time.
Only deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made less than 72 hours prior to rental time and you do not have a replacement (see below). Please, DO NOT ask for exceptions.
You may send a quilter in your place if: (1) you cannot make your scheduled time and it is less than 72 hours until your appointment, (2) you notify Quiltique that a person will be taking your place, (3) they have taken the class certification course.
Time is measured from when renter starts or the renter’s reservation time starts (whichever is earlier) and finishes when the renter has taken the quilt off and finished the clean-up of the machine; rounded to the nearest ¼ hour after the 2 hour minimum.
The rental time will start, at the scheduled time, no exceptions. Please plan travel time and traffic conditions accordingly. If a renter schedules rental time for10:00 am, time will start at10:00 am. If the renter is late and arrives at10:30 am, time will still be charged starting at10:00 am. The only exception will be if the delay is the fault of Quiltique and we do not have the machine ready; then the starting time will be the time when we have the machine ready.
Renter agrees to pay the full amount due on the day of rental either by cash, check or credit card. $25 fee for returned checks.
Renter must purchase a set of zipper leads and will use them on each quilt.
Renter agrees to the following:
To request assistance to perform any of the following: oil the machine, changing thread, adjusting tension, removing thread jams, or replacing needles.
To not make ANY adjustments to the machine on their own.
To not attempt any technique which Renter has not covered in a class or training session with Quiltique, such as using the base extender, rulers, stencils, Hartley Fence, or pantographs.
To use only Quiltique approved threads.
- Renter will operate the machine and studio equipment in a safe and respectful manner:
- Tie back long hair and don’t wear scarves, dangling necklaces or very loose clothing.
- Keep the studio area free from smoking, food and drinks (except water).
- Keep tools and pins off the table and quilt.
- Use blunt scissors when quilting.
- Always close rotary cutters before laying them down.
- Clean up and put away all tools and boots, etc.
  - Renter agrees no children, friends or pets during rental time. If Renter arrives with children, friends or pets, the Renter will forfeit the scheduled time on the machine and the Renter will lose the 2-hour minimum rental fee, but the Renter’s deposit will be refunded.
  - Renter agrees to pay for repair/replacement of any damage to the machine, equipment or studio directly caused by Renter.
  - Renter operates the machine and studio equipment at his/her own risk. Renter will not hold Quiltique responsible for any injury caused to their person or damage caused to quilts.
  - Valid Quiltique Certification card must be shown to schedule rental time.

3. Classes & Certification

Courses include practice time & materials. Enrollment is limited to 4 people per class.
Certification is required before renter can rent time on a machine.
Certification class is 6 hours with a 1-hour lunch break.
Cost $125 per student.
Skill review is required at the end of class to determine if the student is certified or if more training will be required for the student to become certified. If additional time is required, it will be on a one to one basis at a cost of $35.00/hour.
Certification card will be issued to the newly certified students.
The newly certified students will be able to choose a rental time, within 10 days, to re-enforce the skills learned in class.

4. Renter must be at least 18 years of age

5. Long Arm Rental Agreement required for signature prior to rental of machine.

6. Quiltique will provide the following:

Gammill Vision 18-8 hand-guided long-arm quilting machine in good working

order ready at scheduled rental time.

Doors will be opened 15 min earlier if rental time is the same as

opening time for Quiltique.

Detailed instruction sheet to include:

1. Step by step loading for each layer (covered in class)

Preparation sheet

A long-arm advisor present during rental time to help if the

renter experiences difficulties or needs help with the machine.

One needle is included; additional needles available for purchase.
Long arm supplies such as thread, batting etc. will be available for purchase at Quiltique.

7. Additional Services

Additional services, such as squaring up the backing and batting, putting on zippers and performing repairs are available for a small charge.

8. Important tip – check thread and tension at every thread change, every bobbin change and periodically while quilting a row. It is good to be aware of quilting and stitches at all times.

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This is verification that the renter has read and will abide by the above

terms and conditions of these policies and procedures

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Renter Signature Date

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Renter name printed

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Address

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Phone E-Mail

Signature witnessed by: