Our goal at Red Red Bobbin is to help you turn your quilt top into a family heirloom. Whether it’s a top you inherited from Aunt Suzie or one that you have diligently and lovingly pieced yourself, rest assured that the quilting will be done artistically and with the utmost respect for the quilt’s design.
Our son has the first quilt I made, 27 years ago and recently asked if I would repair it; he values it. This is the kind of intrinsic value we want to add to your quilt tops, and we can do so within a four-week window. Let’s get this partnership in heirloom creation started!
Our professional quilting and basting services are performed on our hand-guided Gammill Optimum Plus longarm machine. Our stitching pattern offerings run from simple pantographs (often called edge-to-edge, overall or roll patterns) to totally custom-designed motifs to compliment every block and aspect of your quilt. We are always mindful of the piecing and handwork as well as your pocketbook. Please check the Gallery for examples of our work.
For your convenience, our quilt Work Order Form is available here: OrderForm.pdf
We have bulk rolls of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 premium batting for sale in both 96” and 120” widths. In addition we carry 108” cotton muslin for our clients’ backing convenience. These products are available at very reasonable rates and sold by the inch.
Quilt Preparation
When a quilt comes in we measure, measure and remeasure while assessing the quality of workmanship and squareness. There are several things to keep in mind when preparing your quilt for longarm quilting which, in the long run, will save you money. Here are the major considerations.
1) Pressing – ensure your quilt top is well pressed to avoid wrinkles becoming pleats in the final product and that dark shadows do not appear in light areas.
2) Clipping – clip all threads and frays to prevent them from showing up in light areas.
3) Seams – check that all seams are strong, especially those in outer borders.
4) Backing and batting – allow 4” all around for longarm quilting. For example, if your quilt top measures 60” x 80” then the backing and batting should be at least 68” x 88”.
Note: any pressing, clipping, seam repair or back piecing work required for your quilt will be billed at an hourly rate of $25.00