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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 machine with no agitation.

Another batting I like to use is 100% wool. Wool batting produces a light weight quilt with excellent loft retention. I use Hobbs Tuscany Collection which can be hand or machine washed. When washing use as little agitation as possible or wash in machine with no agitation. Too much agitation or steam could cause felting in wet wool. I have have had much success using a front load wash machine.

Quilts with cotton batting are heavier weight and have lower loft; where as, the Wool batting has a lighter weight and a higher loft. The wool gives warmth without the weight. The fiber breaths, allowing excess heat to disperse away from the body.

About Lady VanWinkle’s

Are you looking to buy a handcrafted quilt. Check out our Quilts for Sale. If you are looking to customize your own quilt? Click the following links for Longarm Stitching services or contact us.

We try to stay competitive with our pricing. We do not charge for the bobbin thread but, we do charge for a loading fee on quilts larger than a twin size due to the amount of time it takes to load the larger quilts. See Pricing below.

Edge to Edge/Pantograph

• Minimum $60. for quilts (May include the trimming).
• Low Density Pattern – $0.020 per square inch
  • Basic, Larger Patterns, more than 1 inch space between patterns
• Medium Density Pattern – $0.025 per square inch
  • Patterns, on average 1 inch space between patterns
• Heavy Density Pattern – $0.028 per square inch
  • Patterns that are less than or equal to one inch on average

Thread/ Bobbins

• Thread is included in the pricing

Loading Fee

• Lap & Twin – $0.00
• Full & Queen Size – $10.00
• King size – $13.00

Batting

Ask about Batting availability at time of purchase – Currently we have:

• 100% cotton (Nature’s Touch; Warm & Plush)
• 80/20 Blend (Warm & Natural)
• 100% Wool (Hobbs Tuscany)
• 50%/50% cotton+wool (Pellon)

Block & Trim Quilt

• Baby Quilt – Included in the $60 minimum fee.
• Lap & Twin – $6.00
• Full Size – $8.00
• Queen Size – $10.00

Binding

• Cost to prepare binding is included in price below: Cut, sew, iron|Customer provides material.
• Sew binding one side $0.15 per linear inch
• Sew binding both sides using Heirloom stitch $0.25

Basting for Hand Quilter

• Machine basted 1” stitch every 5 to 6 inches to prepare for hand quilting – $0.1 per square inch, minimum $25

About Lady VanWinkle’s

Are you looking to buy a handcrafted quilt. Check out our Quilts for Sale. If you are looking to customize your own quilt? Click the following links for Longarm Stitching services or contact us.

A Longarm quilter has a specialised quilting machine that stitches the quilt top, batting and backing together. Longarm stitches add life and value to your quilt. Lady VanWinkle’s has the Bernina Q24 with the Q-Matic computerized patterns. The Bernina Longarm machine produces high quality stitches. If we don’t have the stitch pattern your are looking for we can purchase one online.

Quilting is a passion for many of us. We make quilts for our loved ones and many of our quilts will be passed down for generations to come. This is what makes our quilts priceless.

And don’t forget about you….there is nothing like being wrapped in a cozy quilt reading a good book. If you’re looking to add quality to your quilt, see Lady VanWinkle’s contact page.

About Lady VanWinkle’s

Are you looking to buy a handcrafted quilt. Check out our Quilts for Sale. If you are looking to customize your own quilt? Click the following links for Longarm Stitching services or contact us.