Question 1

How do I get a quilt to you?

Accepted Answer

* If you live in the Central New York area, I can meet you at any quilt shop or fabric store and pick-up or deliver your quilt to you.  
* If you do not live in Central New York, you can mail your quilt to me -- please contact me for the address.  You are responsible for all shipping charges, including the return shipping charges.

Question 2

What is Edge-to-Edge Quilting?

Accepted Answer

* The same pattern is quilted across the top of the quilt including the borders.

Question 3

What is Custom Quilting?

Accepted Answer

* Anything other than Edge-to-Edge Quilting.

Question 4

How long will it take?

Accepted Answer

* When you contact me, I will give you an approximate date that the quilt will be ready.  Unforeseen things can happen that will change the date. I complete each quilt on a first come first serve basis.  If you need the quilt by a specific date, please let me know, and I will make every effort to accommodate your date.

Question 5

Can I piece my backing material?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and please piece it horizontal to the top of the quilt. This works best when placing on the machine.

Question 6

Do you accept white-on-white fabric?

Accepted Answer

That depends, rub your hand over it, do you feel texture? If so, then it is 'painted' on and I cannot accept it. White-on-white fabric actually lays on top of the fabric like a paint. The white will actually chip off during quilting and wreak havoc with my machine's hook. Millie needs to stay healthy, so I cannot accept white-on-white textured fabric.

Question 7

Do you accept quilts made from fabrics other than 100% cotton?

Accepted Answer

* I might. Contact me as there is an extra charge for minky, flannel. This material is stretchy in all directions and requires me to adjust the machine and material throughout the process. Therefore, it takes longer to quilt.
*Quilts that have multiple types of fabric. like quilts made from old clothing. These include quilts that are made of multiple materials like denim, silk, lace, etc.  The different fabrics will require changes in tension. So, as the machine quilts across the different fabrics, I'll need to adjust the tension which takes extra time and that is why I will charge extra.

Question 8

Will you accept the thick batting?

Accepted Answer

* I simply cannot in good consciousness quilt this thick batting.  I realize that this batting is cheap, but in this case, you get what you pay for.  You've worked so hard to create your quilt, this batting will not wear well at all.  Clients are happy at first, until they wash the quilt and the batting bunches on them. Please pay the extra and get a quality batting. If you're not sure what batting to choose, please contact me and I can help.

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