You want to make sure all your seams are ironed flat and there is not a lot of fabric bulk. This is one of the most important step to producing a high quality product. Too much fabric bulk can cause skipped stitches during the Longarm quilting process. Check for loose threads on the top side; […]
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Can I Piece Together Leftover Batting?
I always recommend using a one piece batting on all quilts that are going to receive heavy use. If you decide to piece together your leftover batting, do not use iron on tape. The iron on tape does not hold batting together as the batting is not stable and the tape will separate from the […]
Can Someone Just Bind My Quilt For Me?
So, you love to quilt but you don’t like the binding process? That’s great. We would love to bind your quilt for you. One way to add value to you quilt is to use an heirloom binding stitch. Lady VanWinkle’s provides a beautiful finished binding and she is ready to help you finish your quilt. […]
Why Do Quilts Cost So Much?
Quilts cost a lot because quilts cost a lot to make. Good cotton materials will cost on average $12.00 per yard. A queen size quilt, depending on the style of quilt and the amount of seams in the quilt it will require 18 to 20 yards of materials for the top (piece work), backing and […]
Is Quilting An Expensive Hobby?
Yes, quilting can be expensive. Mainly because the materials are expensive. Good cotton materials will cost $6.00 to $11.00 per yard and Batik and Grunge material will cost up to $13.00 per yard. A quilt 76″ X 86″ will require approximately 5 yards of fabric for the top and 5 yards of fabric for the backing. […]
What is Longarm Quilting Machine?
A Longarm quilting machine stitches the quilt top, batting and backing together. There are several Longarm brands in the market place. We have the Bernina Q24 with the Q-Matic computerized patterns. The Bernina Q24 has two drive belts that can be released to allowing free motion stitching. Having your quilt sent out to a Longarm […]