| Q. |
I want to have a
Childhood Memory Quilt made. Where do I start? |
| A. |
Start by calling me or e-mailing me with your
ideas. We can discuss which items you want on your quilt, and what can and cannot be
used. We can talk about the colors, the quilt size, and any personal information you
want to incorporate into your quilt such as name, birthdate, birth weight, etc.
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| Q. |
How many outfits can I
put on one quilt? |
| A. |
The number of outfits that will fit on one quilt
varies due to the size of the quilt and the size of the outfits. If you are using
baby clothes, you will obviously be able to use more clothes than if you are using toddler
or older children's clothing.
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| Q. |
How long does it take to
have a quilt made? |
| A. |
The usual turnaround time is approximately 8
weeks from the time the contract is signed. This will vary during some seasons
because of increased volume of orders. So my advice is to order early! If you
are interested in Christmas...order in August for December delivery.
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| Q. |
Can I use my quilt as a
wallhanging? |
| A. |
Yes! You can have a hanging sleeve
attached to the back of your quilt to enable you to hang it.
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| Q. |
What types of items
cannot be used? |
| A. |
Most anything can be used on your quilt except
shoes. It is important to keep the quilt washable. Adding things that are
damaged by water keep you from being able to launder your quilt.
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| Q. |
How many pictures can I
use on my Photo Quilt? |
| A. |
The number of photos that can be used on a quilt
depends on the size and design of the quilt and the size of the photos.
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| Q. |
Do all of my photos have
to be the same size? |
| A. |
No, the photos can vary in size. However,
I do not recommend anything larger than 8 x 10. If you wish to have a smaller photo
enlarged or a larger photo reduced, that can be done as well.
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| Q. |
Do I send my photos to
you and have you transfer them? |
| A. |
Yes. Send the pictures to me with specific
instructions on size and I will have them transferred to fabric. I will then return
the pictures to you.
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| Q. |
What types of photos
work best on Photo Quilts? |
| A. |
Photos that have a clear image and clear colors
work best. Blurry or out of focus photos are undesirable as well. Remember
that the transfer of the photo can only be as good as the original.
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| Q. |
Can I have the quilt
made to match the colors in my house? |
| A. |
Yes. You have the final say so on the
fabric choices for your quilt. You may send me samples of colors to match and I can
send you fabric samples to make sure the colors are just right.
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| Q. |
How do I choose a
pattern for a traditional quilt? |
| A. |
If you know the name of the pattern or have a
picture of it, I can usually duplicate it. Or if you know the style of quilt you
would like I can usually make it look like what you want.
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| Q. |
How many shirts can I
use in a T-Shirt Quilt? |
| A. |
I have two styles of T-shirt quilts for you to
choose from. You may have the same size and your quilt can be made using 4, 6, 9,
12, 16, or 20 shirts. You may also choose to have the variable size T-shirt quilt
and use up to approximately 30 shirts. This will depend on the size of the logo and
the size of the quilt. Please see the Photo Gallery to understand the difference.
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| Q. |
Do I cut the shirts
before I send them? |
| A. |
No. It is important that you do
not cut the shirts before sending them to me.
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| Q. |
Can I use sweatshirts
and jerseys too? |
| A. |
Yes. Sweatshirts and jerseys will be
treated the same way as T-shirts.
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| Q. |
What pieces of artwork
work best for an Art Quilt? |
| A. |
Artwork that has clear lines and color
distinctions work best. It is difficult to duplicate brushstrokes and sponge
painting techniques. Lines and scribbles and shapes and bright colors offer the best
results.
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| Q. |
Will the original
artwork be used in the process? |
| A. |
No. The artwork is duplicated as is and
you will receive your original artwork back in its original state.
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| Q. |
How much do you charge
for your quilts? Where can I find information about pricing on your web site? |
| A. |
All of my quilts are priced by dimension with
the exception of the Art Quilts and the Photo Transfer Quilts. Art Quilts are priced
according to the number of pieces being duplicated. Photo Transfer Quilts are priced
by dimension plus the cost of the photo transfer. Pricing information can be found
on my Pricing page, and is also conveniently listed on each of
my order forms to assist you in calculating your final payment amount -- you'll find links
to the individual order forms on the Quilt Gallery pages devoted to each specific quilt
type.
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