What is long-arm quilting?
A long-arm is a large quilting machine on a frame. The three layers are loaded onto rollers and held under tension while the machine head moves across the surface to stitch the design. Because everything is held flat and taut, the stitching is even and the finished quilt lies beautifully — none of the bunching that can happen wrestling a big quilt through a domestic machine.
When should you use it?
If you’ve pieced a top and just want it finished well, long-arm quilting is the answer. It’s ideal for bed-sized quilts, for treasured tops that have waited in a cupboard for years, and for anyone who loves piecing but isn’t keen on the quilting step.
Choosing a design and thread
An all-over, edge-to-edge pattern — swirls, leaves or geometric lines — is a popular, cost-effective choice that suits almost any quilt. Thread can either blend in for a subtle finish or contrast to make the stitching a feature.
What to bring
You provide the finished top and the backing (plus batting, or we can supply it), and we handle the rest. Not sure what will suit your quilt? Get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.
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