It’s a difficult time to learn how to quilt during Covid-19 distancing but, not impossible. Want to learn how to quilt? There are several online tutorials and classes that offer great instructions. If you prefer the one on one classes, make an appointment with Lady VanWinkle. Click on ‘Contact Us’ below. Or if you just […]
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Is Thread Used In Quilts That Important?
I say yes, it is important. If you are putting a lot of time and money into a quilt, you are going to want that quilt to last for generations. Quilts are usually heirlooms that are passed down to the generations. So yes, good quality thread is important as you don’t want your quilt falling […]
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 […]
Are Quilts Valuable?
QUILTS ARE VALUABLE… As a general guide, a queen-size quilt will sell anywhere from $650 to $3,000. A baby-quilt or lap-quilt will sell anywhere from $175 to $550. There are Art-Quilts that sell for $7,000 plus. Good quality handcrafted quilts are heirlooms and are handed down for generations. Quilts make wonderful gifts for weddings, birth of a child […]
What Does Batik Material Look Like?
Batik is a centuries old tradition for dyeing material. Batik is the art of wax-resistant dye on fabrics to create beautiful and colorful designs. The wax is made-up of the mixture of Beeswax, paraffin and resin. The wax is then applied using a stamp or a Tjanting tool (wax stylist). The Tjanting tool is made […]
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 […]
Longarm Quilting Price Reduction!
Lady VanWinkle has lowered her Longarm pricing. Due to Covid-19 and money being tight, the cost to have your quilt quilted with high quality stitches has been reduced. Effective immediately Lady VanWinkle’s has eliminated the cost of the Loading Fees and has reduced the cost of the Trimming. Unlike many Longarm studios who charge for […]
Is Sewing Batik Fabric Difficult?
Batik is a centuries old tradition for dyeing material using wax to create designs on the fabric. So is Batik fabric difficult to work with? Yes, and No…One reason quilters may say it’s difficult to work with is that while sewing they experience skipped stitches. That can happen when working on a large project, but […]
Do You Need Your Quilt Based Together?
Some Quilters just want to hand Stitch their quilt top, batting and backing together. This hand stitching gives the quilt a nice traditional feel. That’s great! To make your hand stitching project easier, try having you quilt layers based together on a Longarm Quilting Machine. This makes the job much easier. Gone are the days […]
What Type Of Batting Should I Use?
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 […]