The Celtic Quilter

	Frequently Asked Questions If your question isn't addressed here, please Contact me! Machines How can I test drive a Nolting? ~ Give me a call or send me an email and we can set up an appointment. Do you offer financing? ~ Nolting offers financing through ACG Equipment Finance Will you deliver and set up my machine? ~ Absolutely! Will you take trade-ins? ~ Most mid-and longarm machines (of any make) can be used as a trade in. Do you have used machines for sale? ~ I do have a small, changing inventory of used machines available at a substantial savings. Quilting Services How do I reserve a quilting date? ~ Give me a call or send me an email and we can set up an appointment. What's your turn-around time? ~ I can normally have your quilt back to you in 2-3 weeks. How do I prepare my quilt for quilting? ~ Make sure your quilt top an backing are both 'square.' That is, the corners should form 90* right angles. ~ If your outer border is heavily pieced, please stay stitch around the outside edges to secure the seams. ~ Be sure to clip all stray threads from the right and wrong side of the top. The ones on top can catch my machine's foot, and the ones on the back may show through after it's quilted. ~ Press both the quilt top and backing. ~ In the event your top or back is directional, indicate the top edge of the quilt and the backing by pinning a safety pin to it. Do you provide backing? ~ Not at this time. What do I need to know about providing the backing? ~ I recommend that you use good quality fabric that is the same fiber content as the quilt top. That is, cotton quilt/cotton back; batik quilt/batik back. ~ When choosing a backing fabric, keep in mind the thread that will be used in quilting. I match the top and bobbin threads, so whatever is on the top will be the same as on the back. I also recommend using a patterned backing fabric to visually minimize any stops and starts. Of course, if you want the quilting to really stand out on the back, use a solid fabric. ~ The quilt back must be 6" - 8" larger than the quilt top, both horizontally and vertically. Can I use a sheet? ~ Sheets are very tightly woven and create thread tension problems that are difficult, if not impossible, to resolve. So, no, I will not accept a sheet as a backing. What kinds of batting do you use? ~ I use Hobbs battings. I find their quality is outstanding, and their prices reasonable. Can I supply my own batting? ~ I'm happy to use your batting if it's good quality, low - mid loft, and if it's 6" - 8" longer and wider than the quilt top. Mountain Mist battings will not be accepted, as they don't have enough 'body' for the longarm. ~ FYI - batting on the roll is more cost effective for you and me, which is why it's my choice for batting. Packaged batts have wrinkles and stretched spots, which may not lay smoothly when I load it on the longarm table. I encourage you to avail yourself of my rolled battings. Plus, you're only charged for the amount I actually use on your quilt, so there's no waste. Do you sell batting? ~ Yes, I do - both packaged and on the roll, retail and wholesale (I'll need a copy of your Tax ID). Please see the Supplies page for more information and the retail price list.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question isn't addressed here, please Contact me!

Machines

How can I test drive a Nolting?
~ Give me a call or send me an email and we can set up an appointment.
Do you offer financing?
~ Nolting offers financing through ACG Equipment Finance
Will you deliver and set up my machine?
~ Absolutely!
Will you take trade-ins?
~ Most mid-and longarm machines (of any make) can be used as a trade in.
Do you have used machines for sale?
~ I do have a small, changing inventory of used machines available at a substantial savings.

Quilting Services

How do I reserve a quilting date?
~ Give me a call or send me an email and we can set up an appointment.
What's your turn-around time?
~ I can normally have your quilt back to you in 2-3 weeks.
How do I prepare my quilt for quilting?
~ Make sure your quilt top an backing are both 'square.' That is, the corners should form 90* right angles.
~ If your outer border is heavily pieced, please stay stitch around the outside edges to secure the seams.
~ Be sure to clip all stray threads from the right and wrong side of the top. The ones on top can catch my machine's foot, and the ones on the back may show through after it's quilted.
~ Press both the quilt top and backing.
~ In the event your top or back is directional, indicate the top edge of the quilt and the backing by pinning a safety pin to it.
Do you provide backing?
~ Not at this time.

What do I need to know about providing the backing?
~ I recommend that you use good quality fabric that is the same fiber content as the quilt top. That is, cotton quilt/cotton back; batik quilt/batik back.
~ When choosing a backing fabric, keep in mind the thread that will be used in quilting. I match the top and bobbin threads, so whatever is on the top will be the same as on the back. I also recommend using a patterned backing fabric to visually minimize any stops and starts. Of course, if you want the quilting to really stand out on the back, use a solid fabric.
~ The quilt back must be 6" - 8" larger than the quilt top, both horizontally and vertically.

Can I use a sheet?
~ Sheets are very tightly woven and create thread tension problems that are difficult, if not impossible, to resolve. So, no, I will not accept a sheet as a backing.

What kinds of batting do you use?
~ I use Hobbs battings. I find their quality is outstanding, and their prices reasonable.

Can I supply my own batting?
~ I'm happy to use your batting if it's good quality, low - mid loft, and if it's 6" - 8" longer and wider than the quilt top. Mountain Mist battings will not be accepted, as they don't have enough 'body' for the longarm.
~ FYI - batting on the roll is more cost effective for you and me, which is why it's my choice for batting. Packaged batts have wrinkles and stretched spots, which may not lay smoothly when I load it on the longarm table. I encourage you to avail yourself of my rolled battings. Plus, you're only charged for the amount I actually use on your quilt, so there's no waste.
Do you sell batting?
~ Yes, I do - both packaged and on the roll, retail and wholesale (I'll need a copy of your Tax ID). Please see the Supplies page for more information and the retail price list.