Useful Information

Extra Information for Quilting Machines

Room Size Required

For a 12 foot table with access around both ends – 16 feet by 10 feet

For a 12 foot table with access around only one end – 16 feet by 10 feet

For a 14 foot table with access around both ends – 18 feet by 10 feet

For a 14 foot table with access around only one end – 16 feet by 10 feet

Also think about extra room that may be required for other equipment such as
A cutting table

Quilt Storage

Batting Storage

Office Desk

Sewing machine table
Stitch regulated machines are the “Plus” range

Premier Plus - Throat Space 18 long by 8 inch high
Classic Plus - Throat Space 26 long by 10 inch high
Optimum plus – Throat Space 30 long by 12 inch high

Statler Stitcher is a computerized machine which is available on both the Classic and Optimum.
All come with the choice of a 12 foot or 14 foot table.

Quilt Preparation

To help get the best results from the quilting here are some tips that may be helpful.
There is no need to pin or baste the layers together.
Please allow plenty of time to send your quilt to be quilted and returned to you and inform the quilter if you need it by a particular date.
The backing and batting must be 3-4 inches larger than the quilt on all sides.
That is a total of 6-8 inches larger allover than your quilt top.
An extra charge may be incurred if backing is not joined together.
Remove selvedge edges before joining backing fabrics. Use a ½ inch seam and press it open.
Try to avoid a seam across the centre of the back so that if the quilt is folded it is not on the seam line leaving a folded look.
Please ensure that all four sides of both pieces are straight and fully assembled. Remove any loose threads from quilt top.
The colour of thread to be used will be determined by the quilt top. Consider the colour and patterns of your backing fabric as the same thread is normally be used in the bobbin:
So A busy backing fabric may be needed to disguise the stitching of custom quilting You may want to turn your quilt over to prevent fading The back of your quilt can look as good as the top Thread colour will show much more on a plain or contrasting backing
Consider the intended use for the quilt when selecting batting. Polyester is a good all round batting that accommodates repeated washing. Wool is warm and light weight but requires careful washing. Cotton is warm in the winter and cool in the summer and gives the antique look but also requires careful washing.
Remember if you per-wash some fabrics pre-wash them all, this helps prevent uneven shrinkage and should prevent colours running in subsequent washes.