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Machine Quilting
Quilt Preparation:
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Trim, square & press quilt top and backing
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Trim all loose threads and trim edges evenly
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Backing must be 6” larger than quilt top
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Do not pin or baste the layers
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Remove selvage edges from seam of backing and press seam open
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Leave selvage edge on the rest of the backing
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Check all seams for gaps or holes and make necessary repairs
We specialize in free motion quilting. Charges include basic meandering, looping, etc. and include your choice of basic thread. Specialty threads and thread changes are an additional cost. We carry Quilter’s Dream battings in poly and cotton. We use only batting provided by us. Customer must choose which batting is preferred at an additional cost. Charges:
Adding Borders on a quilt: Measurements should be taken across the center of the quilt for both the width and length. Cut two borders that length and pin them to opposite sides of the quilt. Match the ends and centers, and then gently ease in any fullness. Pin, sew and press. Repeat for other two.
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Donna Everson
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My love of all things sewing was started in the 7th grade when I received my first sewing machine. I made many of my own clothes including my wedding dress. Quilting became my passion in the early 80’s when I took a hand piecing class and just loved it. My life was moving faster and faster with a growing family and a family business. “Get it done fast” became my motto so I turned to my beloved sewing machine. Many quilts later, I added another sewing machine. This time it was a Gammill long arm quilting machine. After several years of quilting quilts for others and no time for my own quilts, I decided to “retire”. I’ve been with Kathie’s Quilt Shoppe since the beginning. Everyday I go to “work” I think how lucky I am to have a job that I love, at a quilt shop that I think is fabulous. Stop in and see why!
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Carol Helinski
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I purchased my first sewing machine in 1969 and for years have enjoyed making curtains for our home and clothing for myself, my children and then for my grandchildren. I've loved doing many crafts over the years, but quilting took me by surprise! It just never occurred to me to purchase fabric to make a quilt. That is until I went into The Center For Sewing looking for buttons. That's all I wanted. . .buttons. Well, here I am, two and a half years later, with over forty quilt projects completed, probably ten yet to be finished and hopefully many more to be begun. . .and I'm loving it! I am also enjoying teaching a knitting/crochet class here at Kathie's Quilt Shoppe and will soon teach my first quilt class. How exciting that my surprise has become my passion!
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Nancy Lamontagne
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What does one do when she is scheduled to start her very first official quilting class, but one of life's largest and most important events coincides? Well, in this case, the wedding took place and the quilt class had to be postponed!! Thank goodness I made the right decision 18 years ago because I have a wonderful husband and a wonderful hobby that share my life at the same time! As a young girl I used to fashion Barbie doll clothes from the material scraps my mother would bring home from her work; Barbie wore some risque outfits! Getting a bit older and more confident, I designed and hand sewed a "crazy" pillow top for a best girlfriend's birthday gift. As a young adult living abroad, I probably made the ugliest wallhanging (partially due to lack of available good material) that my mother seemed to find the need to hang in every home she had thereafter and totally mortified me after I saw every single mistake I made when I visited! Thank goodness I took that class 18 years ago because now I can do so much more and I'm not ashamed of any of it! Any mistakes I make I figure to be just a 'comic relief' and go on from there. I have been blessed with being able to share my abilities and passion for quilting and I look forward to learning and teaching new techniques in the years to come.
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Kathie Chenard
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My love of all things crafty started at a very early age. My lovely Grandmother (Memere) taught me how to do all sorts of things, sewing, knitting, you name it! Then I became an adult, had children, worked full time - so there went my time to do that sort of thing. My husband and I started this business in 2003 because he thought it would be "good for me" to do something different and get my creative side back. Thank God he pursuaded me - it is so nice to be able to do what I love - and they call this work!! Every day my creative energies come alive. While tending to the business side of things can be a bit, well, boring - I also get to do what I truly love, teaching, making things - and watching my customers' eyes light up when the enter this house of all things creative! At some point, when the days have more than 24 hours in them, I would love to start designing. For now, I am fulfilled in what I do and I love that I can provide a place for people like me - who love to create and be inspired by the talents of others!! |
The shop opened in October 2003 with under 500 bolts of fabric, a small amount of notions, books & patterns and Janome sewing machines. We have sinced purchased our own beautiful building and we are loving it! We now carry over 2000 bolts of fabric from companies such as Moda (a personal favorite), Kaufman, Red Rooster, Benartex, Andover, Hoffman, to name a few, a huge selection of batiks and flannel! We also carry tons of books, patterns, kits, notions, Mettler, Sulky and Robison-Anton quilting threads and Dream Cotton batting. We have a section for stitchery and punchneedle boasting lots of patterns and every color of DMC embroidery floss and pearl cotton, Weeks Dye Works hand dyed floss and Valdini threads! We have a section for penny rug enthusiasts that has a huge selection of patterns, books, kits, hand dyed 100% wool and wool felt! We now even have a section for knitters! A huge selection of yarns by Cascade, Crystal Palace, Jaeger, Berroco, Knitting Fever and more. We also have books and patterns for knitting and crocheting as well as different size needles, even those hard to find bamboo ones! Have you tried needlefelting yet? We have everything you need to get started! Incorporate these wonderful things into your quilting projects - the possibilities are endless.
Need a little inspiration? Visit our big, comfy classroom and check out the class schedule, there is something for everyone! We have some of the most talented instructors in the area to take you from "I don't know" to "Quilting Pro". You'll be amazed at the results you'll get.
Our knowledgeable staff is here to help whenever you need it, from picking out those "just right" fabrics, to helping you figure out how much fabric you need for that project, what thread to choose - you name it, they can help you with it!
We now offer Machine Quilting services on our Gammill Quilting Machine. Our Pricing schedule can be found at the top of the page. Reserve your spot now!
Stop by and visit with us – you are sure to have a great experience – and men, we even thought of you - you have your very own hang-out during nice weather while the wife shops! !
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