Yes we have a Paisley_Swirl design. It is a frequent choice among the quilter right now. Our machine is the Bernina Q24 Qmatic. This machine produces high quality stitches. Are you ready to send your quilt to a Longarm Quilter. Click on the link below. About Lady VanWinkle’s Are you looking to buy a handcrafted […]
Category: Longarm Stitching Services
What are Lady VanWinkle’s Services & Pricing?
We try to stay competitive with our pricing. We do not charge for the bobbin thread but, we do charge for a loading fee on quilts larger than a twin size due to the amount of time it takes to load the larger quilts. See Pricing below. Edge to Edge/Pantograph Minimum $60. for quilts (May […]
Why Should I Use A Longarm Quilter?
A Longarm quilter has a specialised quilting machine that stitches the quilt top, batting and backing together. Longarm stitches add life and value to your quilt. Lady VanWinkle’s has the Bernina Q24 with the Q-Matic computerized patterns. The Bernina Longarm machine produces high quality stitches. If we don’t have the stitch pattern your are looking […]
Reduced Pricing For Longarm Services
Edge to Edge/Pantograph Minimum $50.00 for quilts (Trimming is included in Small projects) 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]