Question 1

How do I prepare my quilt for quilting?

Accepted Answer

Preparing your quilt for machine quilting.
 
 • Piece your top carefully.  The flatter the top is, the better it will quilt up.
 • Trim away any stray threads on the top as well as the backing.
 • Press your top and backing carefully.
 • Your backing will loaded onto  the machine with the seams running horizonta
 • Backing must be at least 4” longer on all sides.
 • Ensure your backing is square (90degree corners parallel to sides).  Wonky edges are hard to attach to the quilting machine.
 • Don’t pin or baste your quilt.
 • If your top and or back is directional, mark the top edge with a pin and a sticky note stating so.  Please confirm that I have this written on your worksheet.
 • Remove any embellishments.  Reattach them after the quilting is complete.
 • Leave the cutting of scalloped edges until after the quilting is complete.
 • Stay stitch 1/8” around pieced border to prevent seams from opening.

Remember, that I can attach your binding while it is on the long arm, for a very reasonable rate.  It will save you time!  Talk to me about this service!

Question 2

What misc. sewing jobs can you do?

Accepted Answer

All sewing jobs are done as an hourly rate of $30/hour.

I can:
Make repairs to quilt top
Make a Hanging Sleeve
Washing and Pressing
Construction of a backing

Question 3

Do you offer bindings?

Accepted Answer

This service is offered at an hourly rate of $30/hour.

• Most clients bring a binding that they have made to attach to the quilt. I prefer a 2.25" strip folded in half and ironed. I prefer it to be wound onto a piece of cardboard.
 • I can custom fabricate a binding with your fabric or mine. If my fabric is chosen there will be a fee added of $2.00/WOF for each strip needed. 
 • I can apply pre-made binding to the top of the quilt after the quilt is finished and while it is still on the  machine.
 • I can finish the binding job but sewing it to the opposite side of the quilt by machine or by hand.

Question 4

Do you do basting?

Accepted Answer

I offer a basting service for quilts that will be quilted by hand quilters and domestic machine quilters at home.
 
Basting - Load quilt sandwich and baste with desired grid             
$ 30.00 / hour

Question 5

What other quilting products do you offer?

Accepted Answer

I carry an assortment of cotton fabric material for sale:
 
108" Wide Backing Material                              $14.00 - $24.00 / yd
54" Wide Backing Material		         	 $6.50 - $14.00 / yd
 
I also carry a wide assortment of batting.  I carry at least 8 different batting.  I will always have at least 5 different types of  Quilters Dream batting to offer.  I also carry 2 types of batting from the Warm Company.  Please inquire as to which batting I have in stock.

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