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What Is The Turnaround Time From The Longarm Quilter?
It seem like the average turnaround time from the longarm quilter is four to six weeks. In some studio’s the backlog can be a couple months. This is because there are a lot of quilters and few Longarm quilting studios. If you need your quilt in a hurry, contact Lady VanWinkle’s. At this time our […]
What is Grunge Material?
Grunge is a material that looks textured. The material is dyed then a printed texture is applied to one side. See below example of Grunge material. The Grunge look reminds me of the bedroom accent wall from the 80’s and 90’s where the wall would be painted a solid color, dried and then a second […]
Do You Need Your Quilt Top Finished?
So your quilt top is unfinished and is sitting on the table or packed away in a box. Life has got busy and you just don’t have the time to finish your project. Life happens. Not to worry… Lady VanWinkle’s is a full service studio. If you need your Quilt Top finished or, just need […]
Should I Include Borders On My Quilt?
I recommend adding borders to quilts for a few reasons. Borders add a nice touch to a quilt. It is like putting a frame around a picture; it adds dimension and gives the quilt a finished look. I like using a one and a half inch to two inch wide border that contrasts the colors […]
Does Lady VanWinkle’s Restore Quilt?
Lady VanWinkle’s does restore quilt. Over time quilts get worn around the edges and sometimes the backing wears out. As long as the quilt top, piece work, is in good shape we can restore your quilt for you. Our process is, we remove the backing and batting and depending on the the condition of the […]
How Do I Choose A Longarm Pattern?
You will choose from several longarm stitch patterns we have available. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we can purchase a pattern that meets your needs. You will meet at the Lady VanWinkle’s studio, or an agreed upon location to review pattern options and thread color options that best fits your project. […]
About Lady VanWinkle’s
Lady VanWinkle’s provides a Longarm quilting service to quilters who want to enhance their hand crafted projects with high quality edge to edge stitches. The owner, Diana Reedy VanWinkle, is passionate about working with you to choose the best pattern and thread color for your quilt. She provides a smoke free environment so your quilt […]
What Batting Should I Use For My Quilt?
It all depends on what you want out of a quilt. Are you looking for a lightweight or a heavyweight quilt? Do you want high or, low loft? Or is your quilt a piece of art? If you want a heavier warm quilt with medium to high loft you might want to use a 100% […]
Why Are Longarm Quilter Hard To Find?
It’s because there are only a few Longarm Quilters out there. This is primarily due to the expense of the Longarm Quilting machine. These machines cost anywhere from $30,000 to $45,000 dollars. These machines are anywhere from 10 feet to 14 feet long and require approximately 3 feet on all sides with 5 feet of […]