Category: quilting tips

Why Are Longarm Quilter Hard To Find?

There are few comercial Longarm Quilters available. This is primarily due to the cost to purchase a Longarm Quilting machine. Longarm machines cost anywhere from 30,000 to $58,000 dollars depending on if the machine is hand head or both hand held and computerized. Another reason there are few Longarm Quilters is the limited space to […]

Best Thread and Needle Sizes For Machine Quilting?

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 […]

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 […]