Everything You Need To Know
Find answers to the most common questions about quilts, embroidery, fabrics, timing, payments, and getting started.
What is included in pricing? +
Gee Ma's Blanket
- Bonded polyester ⅝ thick batting
- Thread
- Hand Twisted Ties
- Fabric
- One maximum 25 character embroidery
T-shirt quilts
- Each T-shirt will be cut and interfaced with 100% polyester Thread
- 80% cotton and 20% fine polyester only 3% to 5% for shrinkage
- Depending on order - Fabric for border sashing and backing
- Depending on order - Quilted designs
- One embroidered label on back (maximum 25 character)
Memory quilts
- Thread
- 80% cotton and 20% fine polyester only 3% to 5% for shrinkage
- Depending on order - Fabric for border sashing and backing
- Quilted designs
- One embroidered label on back (maximum 25 character)
Healing Quilt
- Thread
- 80% cotton and 20% fine polyester only 3% to 5% for shrinkage
- Depending on order - backing
- Quilted designs
- Depending on order - Extra fabric to complete the design
- One embroidered label on back or on top (maximum 25 character)
How much does it cost? +
Please see the Pricing page for current pricing information.
How long does it take to make the quilt? +
All times are approximations and depend on availability of machines and time of year and orders. When you fill out your order form and email it to me I will give you an estimated date of completion. Dates are also estimated on the arrival of your collections.
- 4 to 6 weeks for Gee Ma's Blanket and Memory quilts
- 6 to 8 weeks for T-shirt quilts
- 8 to 10 weeks for Healing quilts
What is the border, binding and sashing? +
Border
A framing of fabric around the edges of the entire quilt.
Binding
A narrow edge that covers the quilt sandwich (top, batting, and backing) at the final step.
Sashing
Fabric used between quilt blocks to separate and frame individual sections of the quilt.
What fabric colors are available for the border, binding, sashing, and backing? +
What are loosely woven and tightly woven designs? +
Loosely woven designs
- Designs that are approximately 5 inches apart in spacing
- This may be good to read embroidery blocks but may not be good for multiple washings
Tightly woven designs
- Designs that are 4 inches or less
- This works well for multiples washes for baby or kids quilts
Can I add an embroidery block? +
YES
- Anything you would like, a minimum cost of $25.00 a block
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Minimum of 25 characters or one design
- Example: Sport, Dance, Hobbies
What goes in the special instructions? +
Anything you would like
- You may add a reminder completion date
- Quilt theme (Graduation, Baby shower, birthday)
- If the quilt is for a boy or a girl
Can I provide the backing? +
You may provide the backing.
- I do require 3 to 4 inches additional fabric added on all sides.
Can I get a quilt top quilted that I made? +
Yes. I quilt for others; just use the special instruction section of the order form.
- Top and back to be squared; an additional charge will be added if I have to square quilts
- Charge is a penny an inch
- Thread ($1.00 per bobbin, will vary according to thread weight)
- 80% cotton and 20% fine polyester only 3% to 5% for shrinkage ($7.00 a yard)
Can I hang my quilt? +
Yes, I will put on a sleeve for an additional $25.00
How do I make a payment? +
The easiest way is through the PayPal account.
- You can still use your credit card if you do not have PayPal.
- I will need $100.00 deposit for credit card.
You may send me a check or money order.
- I will need ⅓ the cost of the order before starting if you send a check
- The check will need to clear before shipping your collection to me
- I will email you information the check cleared so you may send you collection
How do I get started? +
Start by reviewing the Getting Started page.
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