Check the maker's lead time before you order, some artists book out a year in advance. Wyatt_shah85 has a point about speed, but honestly six months is pretty standard for a detailed quilt. I learned that the hard way when I commissioned a baby blanket and it took nine months, arrived after the shower.

They were actually in the basement!

@lucaspatel is right about bracing your stomach. I learned to take a sharp breath in and tighten everything before the lift. It locks your whole middle section. Makes a huge difference with heavy stuff.

My uncle's farm had a rye field that got hit with ergot back in the 90s. They had to burn the whole crop because even the animals were acting strange. It's scary how fast that stuff can spread.

My cheap drip machine felt fine until I tried a friend's pour-over setup.