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Longarm Services
We are now requesting appointments for all long arm consults. This is to ensure that we have all the space and time to make your experience "owl"some! (If you have more than 2 quilt tops, please make 2 appointments back to back, so we have plenty of time.)
Current lead time is 7-8 weeks.
How to prepare your quilt for long arm
Thank you for trusting us to finish your quilt. We want you to be very satisfied with the finished results so we have compiled this list of things you can do before you bring us your quilt.
DON'T BASTE
That's right, you get to skip basting! Send your quilt top and backing without attaching them in any way.
INSPECT QUILT TOP
Give your quilt top a thorough inspection. If there are stains, let us know that you are aware of them. Trim away loose threads, which can get caught in the quilting becoming more difficult to remove. Check that seams are well-pressed to prevent them from rolling unattractively during the basting or quilting process.
Are the edges of your quilt top straight? Trim all four sides of the quilt straight so that it can be loaded properly on the longarm sewing machine. Square is even better, but straight will usually do!
OVERSIZE BACKING
We require a backing that is 10” larger than the quilt top both in width and height. For example, a 60" quilt top requires an 70" square backing. This 5" of excess backing all the way around the quilt allows the longarm sewing machine to "hold onto" the quilt while it sews.
SEND A FLAT BACKING
Most quilt tops aren't perfectly flat and square. That's ok, to make our job easier, send a flat backing. Juggling fullness in the backing and the quilt top all at once is tricky and can lead to tucks.
Consider sending a wide back fabric for your backing. If you compare cost for backing with 42" wide fabric vs. 108" wide fabric, the wide backs are generally cheaper too!
If you choose to piece backing, take time to sew those long seams carefully. Cut yardage straight and square before joining segments.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Just ask! We are here to help. We have the same goal - a beautifully finished quilt!
Want to learn?
Long arm Rentals
We have created a class called "Learn to Longarm" that will serve as a "pre-requisite" to rent the long arm to complete your own quilts. Classes will be offered at a variety of times and will be held periodically throughout the year.
Please note: No rentals can occur
September-December due to the holiday rush.
Giving Back
$1.00 will be donated to the OI Foundation for every quilt that comes in to be finished on the long arm! This is our way to show our support to our family cause. Click below to find out more about the OIF and why it's important to us!
Flash Sale- online only!
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