Lady VanWinkle’s provides a Longarm quilting service to quilters who want to enhance their hand crafted projects with high quality edge to edge stitches. The owner, Diana Reedy VanWinkle, is passionate about working with you to choose the best pattern and thread color for your quilt. She provides a smoke free environment so your quilt […]
When selecting the best thread and needle size for your project it’s best to consult your machine’s manual first. If you do not have a manual, check YouTube. YouTube has many sewing machine manuals for the vast brands and models. Today, I will be referring to only needles and threads used for Piecework Quilting and […]
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 […]
Minky fabric is an ultra soft luxurious microfiber. Minky is mostly used to make baby blankets. However, the popularity of Minky is growing. Many quilters are using minky fabric for the backing on the lap quilts. Minky comes in several brilliant colors and textures. many colors and textures. About Lady VanWinkle’s Are you looking to […]
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 […]
The main reason you might want to have your quilt finished on a Longarm quilting machine is that the longarm computerized stitching adds value to your quilt. Quilts are usually passed down through the generations. Having your quilt finished by a professional longarm quilter will ensure the life of your quilt through the years. The […]
Are you tired of waiting to get your quilt back from the quilter? Most quilters have a four week turnaround time or longer. Do you need your quilt fast? See Lady VanWinkle’s in Cascade Locks. At Lady VanWinkle’s you can get your quilt back in one week or less. Get your project quilted with high […]
It seem like the average turnaround time from the longarm quilter is four to six weeks. In some studio’s the backlog can be a couple months. This is because there are a lot of quilters and few Longarm quilting studios. If you need your quilt in a hurry, contact Lady VanWinkle’s. At this time our […]
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 […]