Question about basting?
10-28-2010, 05:59 AM
#11
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I send my quilt top to my machine quilter...she prefers to do the whole thing - sandwich and then binding! I am sure willing to let her do it as I really am unable to do much more than the sewing. She supplies the batting that she likes to work with. And I am more than pleased with her work.
10-28-2010, 06:06 AM
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Thanks Janb,
I was sure that it could be done, but I wasn't sure if the Long Arm Quilters would do it for you if you are hand quilting and not having the machine quilting done by them a well.
Gal
I was sure that it could be done, but I wasn't sure if the Long Arm Quilters would do it for you if you are hand quilting and not having the machine quilting done by them a well.
Gal
10-28-2010, 09:21 AM
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A few things to consider when sending a quilt out for Long Arm basting only.
1. Using a high thread count sheet is not a good idea. Since the basting will be removed, there will be needle holes. The Long Arm will use a much thicker needle than a hand quilter.
2. Batik backings are a higher thread count than typical quilting cottons. Having sent many many quilts out for Long Arm work , I always ask for my trimmings back. Those trimmings where the long arm pattern extended way past the quilt... the backing trimmings were not usable where the machine had "needled" the area. The holes from the needle were sizable enough that it was very visable and permenant. If it is a basting only this should be minimal.
3. Do ask to have the edges basted as well. Something to consider as well .... , it would be easy for them to make the first trim for you removing the excess backing and batting. I always do a final trim before putting the binding on the quilt.
1. Using a high thread count sheet is not a good idea. Since the basting will be removed, there will be needle holes. The Long Arm will use a much thicker needle than a hand quilter.
2. Batik backings are a higher thread count than typical quilting cottons. Having sent many many quilts out for Long Arm work , I always ask for my trimmings back. Those trimmings where the long arm pattern extended way past the quilt... the backing trimmings were not usable where the machine had "needled" the area. The holes from the needle were sizable enough that it was very visable and permenant. If it is a basting only this should be minimal.
3. Do ask to have the edges basted as well. Something to consider as well .... , it would be easy for them to make the first trim for you removing the excess backing and batting. I always do a final trim before putting the binding on the quilt.
10-28-2010, 11:34 AM
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i do know of a couple long-arm quilters who will baste your quilt together for you. check the long-armer's list and put out a request, i'm sure it's not that expensive to take that task out of your hands. some long-arm'ers will also hand stitch your binding s for you...never hurts to ask...
that being said, there are some ... who are kind of (taken back) by such inquiries...if you run into one of them, i'm sorry...but don't take it personal and ask someone else.
i have a (new-friend) who brings me all of her quilts to do the binding on now even if she pays someone else to quilt them for her...she asked her regular (quilter) about doing the binding for her on a couch throw...the woman told her it would cost $125!...just for the binding, machine stitched to front, turned to back and hand stitched...evidently the woman hates doing bindings! i charge her $20 ... she has arthritis so bad she can not hold a needle, but she still really enjoys making quilts.
so anyhow...don't stop with just one inquiry, ask around...someone will be your answere!
that being said, there are some ... who are kind of (taken back) by such inquiries...if you run into one of them, i'm sorry...but don't take it personal and ask someone else.
i have a (new-friend) who brings me all of her quilts to do the binding on now even if she pays someone else to quilt them for her...she asked her regular (quilter) about doing the binding for her on a couch throw...the woman told her it would cost $125!...just for the binding, machine stitched to front, turned to back and hand stitched...evidently the woman hates doing bindings! i charge her $20 ... she has arthritis so bad she can not hold a needle, but she still really enjoys making quilts.
so anyhow...don't stop with just one inquiry, ask around...someone will be your answere!
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