Longarm Quilting

Sewing Keepsakes currently operates a top of the line computerized quilting system. We offer thousands of Edge-to-Edge quilting patterns and the ability to customize patterns to your specific quilt.

What is Edge-to-Edge quilting?

Edge-to-Edge (E2E) designs use one color of thread and run continuously, from one edge to the other, over the entire body of the quilt, regardless of blocks, seams, or piecing designs. The designs are digital patterns which are computer-guided and can be sized to achieve the desired level of quilting density and scale.

E2E quilting offers beautiful all-over quilting, wonderful texture on the surface of the quilt, and is available in thousands of designs, including vines, flowers, feathers, and geometric shapes.

Preparing your quilt for quilting

We ask that you bring us your quilt as a separate top and back. We carry Warm & Natural and Quilters Dream batting (but you are welcome to supply your own if you prefer). Your backing must be larger than your top. We prefer that it be at least 8 inches bigger than your quilt top, meaning if your top is 60" x 70" we need your backing to be 68" x 78". We request that the edges of your back are straight to facilitate the loading process on to the quilting machine. If you need to piece your backing it is best if you make seams go horizontal.

Most important in the preparation process is to remove all pins, buttons, charms, sequins, couching, and any other embellishments from your Quilt Top. We also ask that you check to make sure that there is minimal 'fullness' in your borders and your quilt is as square as possible. In extreme cases, when your quilt is not square it can lead to wrinkles, folds, or waves in your quilt top. A quick check to see if your quilt is fairly square is to fold it in quarters and see if the outside edges line up well. Or, you can take a square edge such as a ruler or piece of paper and place it on one of your corners. Alternatively, you can lay your quilt flat on the floor. If there is a wrinkle that you seem to chase around the outside edge and can't get to lay flat then you have a bit of a fullness problem. We are always willing to help correct problems such as these.

Please press or starch your quilt so there is not (m)any wrinkles and the seams lay flat. When you bring your quilt in we will hang it on a hanger to keep any further wrinkles from forming. If you would like to bring your quilt in on a hanger we will make sure that your hanger is returned to you when you pick up your quilt.

Batting

We carry Warm & Natural and Quilters Dream you can see their full line of products from the links below. We have found that there are some brands of batting that do not quilt well and lead to subpar results.

Warm & Natural - https://warmcompany.com/

Quilters Dream - http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/user-guide/

Thread/Bobbin

We use Fil-Tec Glide and Superior Threads. Available in several colors. We can also special order other colors for an extra charge.

Fil-Tec -

• Glide (40wt Trilobal Polyester thread)

Superior Threads -

• Fantastico (40 wt. 2-ply variegated trilobal polyester thread.)

• Magnifico (40 wt. 2-ply trilobal polyester thread.)

Pricing

We price our quilts by square inch and do not charge for thread or bobbin. Our E2E patterns are defined as patterns that start at the top edge and are the same over the entire quilt. All all-over patterns are $0.02 per square inch. We do not charge different prices for different all-over patterns. Custom patterns start at $0.06 per square inch and go up from there depending on the complexity of the pattern. A quick way to estimate what your quilting costs would be is quilt length x quilt width x .02. An example: A quilt that is 62 x 72 has 4,464 square inches. Multiplied by .02 is $89.28. There is a minimum charge of $50 per quilt.

Potential additional costs

Please note that all of these services are optional.

• A $20 pattern fee for a design/pattern that we do not currently have in our library.

• A $10 special thread charge for any color that is not included in our standard color selection.

• A pieced back that requires the front to be aligned is $20. This is a complex process and is not guaranteed to be perfectly aligned.

• The non-cotton backing surcharge is $10. Non-cotton backings such as fleece, minky, or snuggle fabrics are excessively stretchy and warrant careful watching to ensure that there aren't any folds or tucks. They can create difficulty when loading and may take extra care in pattern choice.

• Return shipping costs will be at the customers expense.

Custom Quilting

All customers must make an appointment with the longarmer to discuss quilting options. Currently, we are only doing computerized patterns on quilts. Please call us at (435)572-0425 to schedule your appointment or to schedule a Zoom meeting.

Shipping

Place all items in a strong plastic bag before placing in the shipping box. Your quilt(s) will be returned using the same method.

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For your protection against THEFT, please do not label “QUILT” anywhere on the outside of your box. Please contact us for the shipping address.

Sewing Keepsakes

Cedar City, UT 84721