Things to consider when making a quilt or having a quilt made for you

Choosing a pattern and fabrics

Pre-washing the fabrics to avoid potential running of colors

Cutting the fabric

Piecing (sewing) the fabric

Laying the quilt with the backing*, batting*, and pieced top

Quilting (stitching) the layers together

Sewing on the binding*

 

 

What steps go into making a quilt?

What size quilt do I want?

What pattern/blocks do I like?

What colors do I like?

What fabric designs do I like? (Florals, geometrics, pictorial)

What will my quilt be used for? (Seasonally, yearly, bed quilt, wall quilt)

*Definitions:

Backing-the large piece of fabric that goes on the back of the quilt

Batting-the middle layer of the quilt.  This can come in several different densities and be made of cotton, polyester, wool, or a combination

Binding-the finished outer edge of the quilt. This is put on last to cover the raw edges of the layers.

Long-arm Quilting-a process of stitching the layers of a quilt together by feeding them onto a large machine that is then guided by a professional quilter who follows a pattern or will freehand a pattern.  Costs can vary from one design to another.

*see definitions below

I typically use machine piecing for most patterns.  If there is appliqué involved, I will choose a method that best suits the quilt.  A quilt that is going to be used and washed should have no raw edges showing, so I will needle turn the edges and hand stitch the appliqué.  A quilt that hangs on the wall that may have a more primitive look can have a raw-edged appliqué that is either hand- or machine-blanket stitched.

I always machine quilt the quilts I make.  If I feel that the quilt is too large for me, then I commission it to a long-arm quilter*.  I will work closely with you to find a pattern that suits your quilt and your budget.

Please see our Quilt Care page

It can take time to find just the right fabric and pattern for your quilt.  I never like to rush the process, but I will guarantee that from the time you initially contact me, I will be working toward making your quilt dream a reality.  I have made quilts in as little as a week or as much as a few months.  When it is finished, you will know that it was worth any wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quilts can vary dramatically in cost.  Things I consider are the total amount of fabric, the type of batting, and the total labor involved.  I can also include the cost of sending it out to a long-arm quilter if needed.

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