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 […]
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How Do I Choose A Longarm Pattern?
You will choose from several longarm stitch patterns we have available. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we can purchase a pattern that meets your needs. You will meet at the Lady VanWinkle’s studio, or an agreed upon location to review pattern options and thread color options that best fits your project. […]
What Batting Should I Use For My Quilt?
It all depends on what you want out of a quilt. Are you looking for a lightweight or a heavyweight quilt? Do you want high or, low loft? Or is your quilt a piece of art? If you want a heavier warm quilt with medium to high loft you might want to use a 100% […]
Does Lady VanWinkle’s Provide a Binding Service?
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 the heirloom binding stitch. Lady VanWinkle’s provides a beautiful finished binding stitch and she is ready to help you finish your quilt. See […]
Learn How To Quilt During Covid-19!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]