Learn More About Handmade Quilts
If you’re learning more about caring for or buying a handmade quilt, these guides will help you get the most out of your investment:
🧼 Quilt Care & Washing Guide
Learn how to wash handmade quilts safely, how often to clean them, and how to keep them looking beautiful for years.
👉 How to Wash Handmade Quilts
🛒 How to Buy a Handmade Quilt
A complete guide to choosing, designing, and ordering a handmade quilt that fits your home and style.
👉 How to Order You Own Dream Quilt
What to Look for when Ordering Quilts
✅ Quick Steps: Ordering a Handmade Quilt
- Choose your quilt size (King or Queen or Lap) More On choosing your Quilt Sizing
- Pick your pattern & fabrics
- Confirm details with me before I begin
- Allow about 10 weeks for custom completion
- Receive your handmade quilt, made to order
✅ FAQ
Q: How long does it take to order a custom quilt?
Most custom handmade quilts take about 10 weeks once fabrics are chosen.
Q: Can I choose my own fabrics?
Yes—fabric selection is part of the process. You’ll be able to choose colors and patterns that match your style.
Q: What quilt sizes can I order?
I make only King and Queen quilts—they’re the most practical sizes for homes and provide the best value.
Q: How do I get started with a quilt order?
Simply select your quilt style, size, and fabrics, then contact me through the order page to begin.
Finished Quilts / Made To Order Quilts
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How To Order A Handmade Quilt
Placing the Order
- To begin, full payment is required before any shopping or work can start.
- Once your purchase is confirmed, I’ll start by sourcing fabrics and colors that match your style. I’ll share photos of fabric options, and together, we’ll finalize the colors, fabrics, and size for your custom quilt.
- After all details are agreed upon, I’ll begin crafting your quilt. Please note that creating a Handmade Quilt takes time, and we may discuss options or adjustments throughout the process.
- I love sharing progress photos so you can see your quilt come to life! This collaborative approach ensures the final piece is exactly what you envisioned. Your input shapes every step of the process, making it truly custom-made for you.
How My Process Works/ Details of A Made To Order Quilt
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Quality Fabrics & Materials
- I always use 100% cotton fabrics—new, high-quality materials that are pre-washed before making your quilt.
- All quilts are free-motion machine quilted and machine bound for durability and precision.
- I use 100% Warm & Natural cotton backing. Standard backing is available in off-white, white, or hand-dyed to match your design. If you’d prefer a different type of backing fabric, please message me first.
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🧵 Start Here: How to Buy a Handmade Quilt
If you’re ready to explore your options, begin with this guide on how to buy a handmade quilt. Learn what to look for in quality, size, and style to find the perfect quilt for your home.
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Customization Options
- You can choose the batting you would like >< more on that aspect here: Choosing a Quilt Batting
- The patterns I offer can be customized in terms of color and size to suit your preferences. However, altering the actual pattern design is typically not feasible.
- Have a new pattern idea? I’d love to hear it! If you have a specific design or image in mind, feel free to share. If I’m confident I can bring your vision to life, we can discuss the details and set up a private listing just for you.
Care and Washing Instructions
I pre-wash all my quilts before sending them out, ensuring quality and color stability. 
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Learn More About Handmade Quilts
If you’re learning more about caring for or buying a handmade quilt, these guides will help you get the most out of your investment:
🧼 Quilt Care & Washing Guide
Learn how to wash handmade quilts safely, how often to clean them, and how to keep them looking beautiful for years.
👉 How to Wash Handmade Quilts🛒 How to Buy a Handmade Quilt
A complete guide to choosing, designing, and ordering a handmade quilt that fits your home and style.
👉 How to Buy a Handmade Quilt
Confidence in Craftsmanship/ Handmade Quilts
- I strive to provide detailed photos and descriptions of each quilt to help you make an informed decision. My customers have consistently loved their quilts, and I am confident you will too!
- A Note on Purchasing:
Please be certain about your purchase before completing your order, especially if others (like a spouse) are involved in the decision. Handmade items are a labor of love, and their value reflects the time and skill required to create them. - Thank you for your understanding and support of handcrafted artistry!
Why are Quilts So expensive?
Turnaround Time
- My turnaround time varies depending on when I have the fabric supply’s, and all the colors and details are decided on. I’ll begin actually working once we’ve settled on these details,. ( check your spam folder)
- Hand-dyed items may take longer.
- I complete quilts in the order they are received, and I generally estimate 10 to 12 weeks to be safe.
- Often, I complete quilts sooner than expected! 😊
How to Gauge the Sizing for Your Needs (Important)
- Measuring for Quilt Drape
- Determine Your Desired Drape:
Decide how many inches you’d like the quilt to hang over the sides of your bed. This isn’t just about your mattress’s surface dimensions but about how much overhang (or “drape”) you want. - Add Drape to Mattress Dimensions:
To calculate the quilt size, add your mattress’s surface length and width to the desired drape on each side. - Example: A standard queen-size mattress is 80 inches long. If you’d like a 10-inch drape on both sides, add 20 inches to the 80-inch length, resulting in 100 inches. This may fall into the dimensions of a king-size quilt.
- Ordering a size up is very common, as quilts are typically designed to cover the mattress and not the entire box spring. For full coverage of the box spring, a bed skirt is generally recommended
- I create quilts based on exact dimensions in inches rather than standard bed sizes. It’s important to measure carefully to ensure your quilt fits as desired.
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📏 Size Options
- King Size: 105″ x 110″
- Queen Size: 95″ x 101″
more on > How to Know What Size to Order
Noteworthy Details About My Quilts
- Pre-Washing & No Shrinkage
All fabrics used in your quilt are pre-washed before assembly, and the finished quilt is also washed and dried. This ensures there is no shrinkage when you wash it at home, so you’ll receive the exact size you ordered. - Generously Sized Lap Quilts
My lap-sized quilts are larger than most you’ll find online, providing exceptional coverage and comfort.
For bed quilts, I recommend ordering one size larger than your bed size, especially if you’re accustomed to store-bought bedding like “bed in a bag” sets. - Why Pre-Shrinking Matters
Quilts can shrink by 5 to 10 inches after washing. That’s why I pre-shrink all fabrics and account for this during the design process. By using extra fabric upfront and pre-shrinking it, I ensure the final quilt maintains its intended dimensions even after repeated washing. - Sizing Philosophy
Standard size labels like “Queen” or “King” don’t define my quilts. Instead, I focus on your specific measurements. When you order, my first question will always be, “What’s your measurement?” - Think of it like buying pre-shrunk jeans: what you see is what you get—no surprises!
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Unlike some makers, I handle all 3 jobs of the quilting process myself:
- Cutting and Piecing: Creating the design and assembling the top layer.
- Quilting: Assembling the three layers (top, batting, and backing) and stitching them together.
- Finishing: Binding the edges, washing, and drying to ensure a polished and professional result.
This approach allows me to maintain a high level of quality throughout the entire process, ensuring each quilt is crafted with care and attention to detail.
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Hand Guided, Free Machine Quilting/ Custom Quilting
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What is Free Motion Quilting?
- It is the actual process of Sewing all 3 Layers together as one. For context: I’m Making it a 3 layer Quilt Sammich. Im making you a Quilt Sammich~ ( I make good ones) haha~
- I am a Hand Guided , free-motion quilter, ~meaning my quilting is not computerized—it’s organic and created by hand, using a long-arm machine.
- I personally do all of the finishing work myself, ensuring that each quilt is uniquely crafted with care.
- Quality Quilting & Thread
- Machine Bound on the Edges
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Custom Quilting: Why This Matters, and whats the difference?:
- The quality of quilting I provide is one of the key reasons my prices are structured the way they are. Custom Quilting is THE significant investment, as it often requires a lot of time/ thread / planning. In fact, for many quilts, more than 60% of the cost would go toward the quilting process ( if you pay someone to just do the quilting)
- Not all Quilts need to be Custom Quilted. Kids quilts/ growing up quilts can often be quilted a lot less, and not meant to be around for ever as they grow out of them, or you just like a loosly quilted quilt. I call those ” comforters” loose and fluffy. Over time washing and wear they dont hold up like a Custom Quilted Quilt. < more densely quilted> Quilting is highly detailed and time-consuming—you can opt for simpler designs, but most of the quilts I create are fully custom quilted for a truly unique finish.
I invite you to explore my Project gallery or product listings to see close-up photos of my quilting work—you’ll see the quality and craftsmanship that go into every piece!
Quilt Backing Information
- I use 100% cotton fabric for the backing, available in neutral or coordinating colors to complement your quilt design. Backing fabric is a specialty material, meaning it comes in extra-wide cuts and has limited variety and availability.
- Due to recent supply chain delays, finding certain backing fabrics “in stock” can be a challenge, but I can almost always source one that works perfectly. To streamline the process, please be prepared to decide on your preferred backing color as soon as possible.
- Ideally, I purchase the backing fabric alongside the fabric for the quilt top to ensure everything is ready when needed. If a color choice is not provided, I will select a neutral or coordinating color to match the quilt’s design.
- Please note: the backing is not made from the same fabrics used on the quilt top, as it requires specialty fabric designed for this purpose
Return Policy
- As all my quilts are custom-made with care and tailored to your specifications, I do not accept returns on custom orders. Once the quilt is created, the time, materials, and craftsmanship have already been invested.
- Commissioned Quilt Services are not refundable.
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Keepsake Quilts Built to Last
My quilts are crafted with high-quality fabrics and materials, designed to be cherished and used in everyday life.
Longevity: With proper care, these quilts are built to last for many years and can even become treasured heirlooms passed down through generations. While I can create fun, casual quilts for everyday use—like those made for kids—my true focus is on custom quilting, which transforms each piece into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, I’m always happy to help! Feel free to reach out anytime. 😊
Thank you for Considering a Handmade Quilt, I look forward to working with you.
👉 How to Buy a Handmade Quilt Guide 👉 How to Order You Own Dream Quilt
More on>> How to Choose The Size of Your Quilt
What Makes A Handmade Quilt Worth The investment
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Hello. I can’t seem to find a contact email to send you a question? Please let me know where to find the contact link. Thank you.
Do all quilts have to be heavily quilted?
What’s the difference if any between a comforter and a quilt?
Hi There! No they don’t all have to be heavily quilted. In fact some people like a loose and light quilt. (I call those Comforters) or ” bed in a bag” type of bedding.
they are often only sewn around the outer edge and not so much through the center, ~if at all.
Neither is wrong or right. Its just that over time the comforter will not hold up through using and washing. A Custom Quilted one will be around for Years, and get more loved and enjoyed over time. I call Custom Quilted Quilts , Keepsake items. 🙂
thanks for the question Katl! Im going to do a whole separate post on Batting, and what a difference that makes too! ( too much for this post) you will be seeing it soon in your email, Thanks for following my work!
Hi Katl! I love quilts heavily quilted , but the lighter more airy ones are comfy too! The lightweight polyester ones are the ones you buy in the store.
Handmade quilts are nothing like those.