Want to learn how to quilt? There are a couple great ways to learn how. Visit your local craft store, if they don’t have classes, they can probably point you in the right direction. Another great way to learn to quilt is to Youtube, ‘Beginning Quilting’. In the current state of Covid-19, this is a […]
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Who Are The Quilters?
They are women dedicated to the craft of quilting. The average age of the quilters is 63 years old. These are educated women and typically have an annual household income of approximately $95,000. These women have been quilting for approximately 18 years and spend on average $4,000. per year on materials and supplies. Many of […]
What Is The Largest Quilt Made In The US?
The largest quilt made is the United States is the ‘AIDS Memorial Quilt’. Conceived in 1985 at a candlelight march by Cleve Jones, an LGBT activist in memory of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Cleve Jones, was an LGBT activist and he created the first panel in June 1987. The Quilt was displayed at the National Mall […]
Is There a National Quilt Day?
Yes, there is a National Quilting Day! It’s the third Saturday in March. In Calendar 2021 National Quilting Day will land on March 20th. So mark your calendar! In June, 1991 the NQA, National Quilt Association, designated the third Saturday of March the ‘National Quilting Day’ and many quilters consider this day a Holiday. We […]
Why Lady VanWinkle’s Longarm Services?
Are you looking for a Longarm Quilter? Lady Van Winkle’s is the place to go. See her Services & Pricing page for details. Why go to Lady VanWinkle’s…Because you get one on one consultation on your project. You get to see your pattern choices laid out on the computer before you pick the perfect pattern […]
Where Do I Go To Learn How To Quilt?
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 […]
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 […]