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Longarm 1 (Medium)

Love to quilt but not enough time to top quilt yourself?

Why not take the easy route--hire a professional! Turn your unfinished tops into beautifully completed quilts. Upon request, I can recommend a reputable longarmer to those in need of this convenience.

Longarm 2 (Medium)Guidelines to Prepare Your Quilt Tops 

*Check 1st with your own longarmer for their preferences...

* Press seams flat

* Remove any loose threads

* Stay-stitch edges (1/8”) if no borders

* Squared corners, straighten edges

* Indicate the top direction with a pin

* Fold and store flat

Quilt Thread

If you are a longarm operator or you simply prefer to purchase economical cone sizes of Thread...Cindy's Threadworks offers hundreds of 2000 yds cones at discount rate with a $225 min. order (plus shipping)...simply enter the discount code 123 upon check out of your shopping cart. I stock: in (ELS) extra long staple Egyptian grown cotton King Tut™ and MasterPiece™, and in polyester cones: So Fine™, The Bottom Line™ , Lava™,  Metallics™ and Kimono Silk™. All other cones can easily be ordered upon request within 1-2 weeks. Simply add to your shopping cart system: Rainbows™, Highlights™, Kimono Silk™ and remember to use (Secret Long Arm Code) 123!

Quilt Backing

Usually it's best to use a "wide" backing fabric (whenever possible) to coordinate with your top quilt and personal preferences. If you plan to piece it to obtain your necessary width,  sew ½” seam, trim off selvedges and press open. Pre-washing is recommended as shrinkage will occur. Finally, square it and press as normal. Allow a minimum of 6 inches extra on all sides to attach to the long arm machine. Check with your longarmer ahead for their preferences and requirements!

Quilt Batting

It is preferable to purchase batting off a roll from your local quilt shop or check with your longarmer for their availability. Plan for at least 6 inches extra on all sides of your quilt top.

Additional Quilting Services Offered by your Longarmer may Include:

Basting, binding, trapunto, edge-to-edge quilting, (various pantographs), custom motifs, appliqué´, quilting, etc.

Professional Affiliations:

 I am a member of several quilt guilds in B.C.,  the Canadian Quilters' Association, plus various International Guilds and The Appliqué Society.

The Canadian Longarm Association joined the Canadian Quilters Association in 2010. Visit their website for more contacts in your area.