QUILT PREPARATION & EXPECTATIONS

Please print out the Machine Quilting REQUEST FORM you completed online and mail it with your quilt.

QUILT TOP

v  Check the length and squareness of your quilt – check for excess fullness in the borders.

v  Press your quilt top.  When in doubt, press seams toward the darker fabric.

v  Clip all threads - especially dark threads that may show through lighter fabric.

v  Please make sure there are no holes in any seams

v  No Pins in the quilt top (our fingers & machine needles thank you!).

v  Basting - Please do not baste your quilt. The quilt is loaded in a specific way, which can cause issues if it is basted first.

v  If you are planning on using buttons or other embellishments it is best to add them after the quilt is quilted. Some appliques are okay to add, but not all appliques can be quilted through.

BACKING & BATTING

v  Size - Please make both batting and backing overlap at least 4" all around (cut at least 8” Longer & 8” wider than your quilt top). Click here to see an example to help you.

v  Source - You are welcome to mail your backing fabric with your quilt – any excess will be sent back to you.

v  Backing fabric can be purchased from our shop at a discount. We carry a variety of wide backings.

v  Backing directionality - if there is a specific way you would like the backing to line up with your quilt top, it is very important to add notes on your intake form.

v  It is also helpful to pin a note to both the quilt top & backing, to show us which edge is the North.

v  Please square up your backing so it can be pinned on straight.

v  We only carry highest quality battings - offered at a very competitive price (Discount off regular prices).

v  Batting prices will vary by material, vendor, and width

* These are the batting materials we typically keep in stock.
If you have a special material or color request, please give us a call and we will see how we can accommodate.

QUILTING DESIGN / PATTERNS

Our beautiful and affordable quilting patterns will make your quilt come to life! All quilting is done on our computerized Gammill Quilting Machine inside our clean retail shop. From the moment we receive your quilt top, we treat it as our own. It is quilted with care and returned to you promptly.

v  We know that selecting a Quilting Pattern can sometimes be the most difficult part of the process.

v  Edge-to-Edge (E2E) patterns will generally repeat across the entire quilt – from one edge to another.

v  These can be adjusted/scaled to be more or less dense (this will affect the cost)

v  Quilt Pattern directionality - Please note if you would like your quilting design to go a specific direction on the quilt - please pin a note to the North edge. Click here for an example

v  There are literally thousands of quilting patterns to choose from!  Open, widely spaced patterns work best with puffy batting.  Otherwise, the sky is the limit!

v  We have a catalog of standard patterns:
EDGE-TO-EDGE PATTERNS
CORNER PATTERNS
BORDER PATTERNS
BLOCK PATTERNS

v  If you don't see something you like, feel free to browse the following sites and submit a pattern suggestion with your quilt top.
Sew Shabby     Anne Bright    Wildflower Quilting   Stitch Happy  Urban Elementz

v  Note: we must purchase Special request patterns from the designers, so they do cost extra.

v  We do dabble in custom pattern design as well – we’d love to hear your pattern ideas!

v  If you are unsure & need help designing your quilt, please call or email us. We are always happy to help!

v  You can also select "Quilters Choice" on the order form & let us know what price range to stay in.

SHIPPING / DROP OFF

v  Please submit a request form before you drop your quilt off.  It makes the process a little easier for us to plan.

v  If you are unsure of pattern design or batting selection, you can discuss them when you drop off.

        Exact pricing will be determined based on these specifications.

v  You can estimate the cost of your quilt using our pricing page. If you have any special concerns or requests feel free to call or e-mail.

Shipping Addresses:

COMPLETION

v  As soon as your quilt is finished, someone will contact you and arrange for final payment & pickup.

v  If shipping, we will email you an invoice, make final payment arrangements, and get it in the mail.

v  If you have a specific need date, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate.
**If this accommodation would cause you to 'jump the line', we will discuss a Rush Charge with you.

DISCLAIMER / AGREEMENT

Please be aware that the quality of the quilting service is directly related to the quality and integrity of the quilt top and back.
We know that no quilt is perfect and we always do our best to adapt to the particulars of each quilt.
We promise to try to make any flaws as inconspicuous as possible.

Please know that we cannot be held responsible for problems that arise from: holes in seams, thick points, dark threads that may show through, fullness in the border and/or quilt, or any other problems that arise outside of our control.