Machine Quilting

Do you have a quilt top you would like to get Machine Quilted? Quilting by Kathi provides excellent computerized or hand-guided machine quilting for those who enjoy the designing and piecing of quilt tops, but do not have the time for hand quilting. If you live in the area, you can drop off your quilt at our shop if you live outside the area you can send us your quilt by mail.

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You may choose from a variety of patterns, meandering, stippling, or custom designs.
We will work with you to pick the best pattern to compliment your quilt top.

Why Have Your Quilts Machine Quilted?

- You like to piece tops, but you do not have enough time to hand-quilt
- You do not have quilting experience
- You inherited some quilt tops and want to have them finished
- Machine quilting is stronger and better wearing than hand quilting
- About a 2 week turn-around

Why Trust Your Quilts to Quilting by Kathi?

- Kathi is an experienced quilter with creative ideas to make your quilt unique
- 12 ft Gammill Optimum Statler Stitcher quilting machine
- We are commited to personal service. We treat each quilt like a family heirloom
- When your quilt arrives, we will handle it with tender loving care
- Free consultation and quotes
- Member of local quilt guild
- We take pride in our workmanship

How do I prepare my quilt for quilting?

Quilt Top
1. Check to make sure all seams are sewn securely, especially along the edges.
2. Clip all thread ends from both front and back of the quilt. Loose dark colored threads can show through lighter fabric if they are caught between the layers.
3. Make sure that all the borders lie flat and that the quilt top is "square" (i.e. check the corners with something that has a 90 degree angle, such as a piece of paper or a box). The extra fabric that exists in un-square tops, wavy borders or quilts with fullness in the body of the quilt may not be able to be quilted without pleats or puckers.
4. Press your quilt top well. All seams should be pressed flat, to one side (not open).
5. Mark the top edge of your quilt, if you have a preference, by securely pinning on a slip of paper with the word "top" written on it.
6. Do not add embellishments until after the quilt is quilted.
7. Do not baste your quilt sandwich. Each portion is loaded onto the rollers separately.

Backing
1. Backing must be at least 8 inches longer and wider than the quilt top. For example, if your quilt top measure 60"x80", then your backing fabric needs to be at least 68"x88". 100% cotton fabric is generally preferred.
2. If you need to piece the backing, remove all selvages first, seam with a 1/2" seam allowance, and press seams open.
3. Make sure the backing is square.
4. The color of the backing fabric should be similar to the top, as the color of the bobbin thread will match the thread used on the top. A plain fabric will show the stitching whereas a print will tend to hide it.
5. Press the backing, and fold carefully to prevent wrinkling or pleating.