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Digital Pantograph Quilting

  • $ 0.03 per square inch ( ex 60" x 60" = 3600 x .030 = $108.00) * $50.00 Minimum*

  • Top thread is included- So Fine!

  • Typically 3 - 5 week turn around time *$50.00 Rush order*

  • Current Quilt Designs

Quilt Top
  • Check for open seams and repair. 
  • A wavy border is the most common problem longarmers face. I guarantee that if you use the “Slap and Sew” method, you will have wavy borders, resulting in a quilt that will not hang or lay flat. Depending on how much excess fabric is in the border, it may be necessary to pleat or tuck the fabric. If you make a habit of using the “Measure and Sew” method, you will be much happier with the finished quilt.  Check out Krista Moser’s border instruction click here.
  • Stay stitch around the outside edge to keep seams from unravelling and to lessen stretching from handling. Keep the stay stitching 1/8” from the edge to ensure it will be hidden with the binding.
  • Iron your finished quilt top to ensure all the seams are flat and pressed in the proper directions.
  • Trim loose threads, especially any dark threads that will show through light, neighbouring fabrics. 
  • Embellishments (buttons, charms, pins, etc.) must be sewn on after the quilting is complete.
Prepare your Backing.
  • Backing must be a minimum of 4” bigger on all sides.
  • Leave the selvedges on wide-back fabric to provide a straight edge to load on the frame. 
  • When piecing 45” wide quilting cotton, sew the selvedges together with a 1½” seam allowance, then cut off 1” of the selvedges, leaving a ½” seam. Press the seams to one side because it is much stronger. Suzy Quilts has a tutorial on matching your fabric print click here.
  • When piecing 60” wide Fireside, Minky or Micro Fleece, sew the selvedges together with a 2½” seam allowance, then cut off 1” of the selvedges, leaving a 1½” seam that is left open.
Prepare your Batting. 

I have heirloom 80/20 in the shop. 

  • If you provide your own, cut it the same size as the backing, unless it is a precut package, just bring it as is. I will cut it to size as I load and return all the cutoffs to you with your finished quilt.

DO NOT BASTE THE THREE LAYERS OF YOUR QUILT SANDWICH TOGETHER! Bring them as three separate pieces.

Calculators

  • Need help with border sizes? Consider using The Golden Ratio to calculate your border!
    The Golden Ratio is thought to be the perfect proportion used in architecture, art, and even in nature.  The ratio is 1 to 1.618, or 1 to .618. Use the
    Golden Ratio Calculator to help you figure out border sizes.