It used to be common that quilting was passed down from one generation to the next and basic sewing was taught in the public schools as early as junior high. Sewing and cooking were both considered electives. That’s not the case today. It’s unfortunate these electives were cut out of the public schools. Today it […]
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Some Fun Facts About Quilting
The history of quilts began long before European settlers arrived in the New World. People in nearly every part of the world had used padded fabrics for clothing and bedding. Quilted materials were also used under armor for extra padding. With the arrival of the English and Dutch settlers in North America, quilting took on […]
Can You Quilt With Minky Material Using A Longarm Machine?
Yes. Minky is a great fabric to use for the backing on quilts. I have a Bernina Q-24 Longarm machine with Q-Matic Art & Stitch. I just finished a Minky quilt for a customer and it is gorgeous. I used the panto_Swirl pattern. It’s a good pattern to use with Minky fabric. Minky is an […]
Longarm Services & Pricing
Edge to Edge/Pantograph Minimum $60. for quilts Low Density Pattern – $0.020 per square inch Basic, Larger Patterns, more than 1 inch space between patterns Medium Density Pattern – $0.025 per square inch Patterns, on average 1 inch space between patterns Heavy Density Pattern – $0.028 per square inch Patterns that are less than or […]
What Is A Modern Quilt?
There is much information regarding modern quilts and what makes them different from the traditional quilt. Most quilters agree the primary feature that differentiates a modern quilt from a traditional quilt is that though there is a grid pattern, the overall pattern does not follow an overall set grid. There are other features that are […]
What is Batik?
Batik is a centuries old tradition for dyeing material. The word Batik in Javanese means to write in dots. Indonesia has highly refined the Batik process. This traditional method of dyeing is followed in other countries as well, Sri Lanka, India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Batik is the art of wax-resistant dye on […]
What’s the Difference Between a Coverlet and Bed Spread?
A bedspread is a traditional covering that covers the entire bed and extends to the floor. The pillows are also covered by the bedspread. Whereas, a coverlet is a modern covering that is long enough to cover the box spring and is used with a bed skirt that reaches the floor. Usually the coverlet and […]
How Should I Prepare My Project For The Longarm Quilter?
You want to make sure all your seams are ironed flat. For us, this is the most important step to producing a high quality product. Check for loose threads on the top side; we will remove if you miss a few. Trim all long hanging threads at the seams. It is not always easy to […]
How Do I Choose a Pattern & Thread Color?
We 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. I’m here to help you. Together we will select the best pattern and thread color for your project. We use a high quality 40 wt.thread. We have Omni, Signature and […]
How Do I Choose Batting?
There are several good brands of batting in the marketplace. I use 100% cotton or an 80/20 cotton blend that has been needle-punched. The benefits of using needle-punched cotton batting is that the batting will not separate or bunch up, even after many washings. When washing use as little agitation as possible or wash in […]