I am delighted to offer this service here onsite at Cartwheels. Using my APQS Lucey longarm quilting system, your precious patchwork quilt top, wadding and backing can be sewn together into a gorgeous finished quilt. No more basting, spraying, tacking or pinning, Lucey’s roller system does it all for you!
Please call me to make an appointment prior to bringing your quilt top in so that I can ensure we have plenty of time to discuss your requirements including patterns, threads, wadding, backing, binding, costings and time scale.
Patterns
There is a selection of pantograph patterns for you to choose from. A pantograph is a continuous design (printed on a very long piece of paper) which will be followed to produce the stitched pattern completely across the width of the quilt. This is a manual process, no computerisation involved!
Threads
There is a wide range of coloured threads to choose from. Variegated threads are also available.There is a wide range of coloured threads to choose from. Variegated threads are also available.
Wadding
You can provide your own wadding ensuring that it is 8” longer and 8” wider than your quilt top. I hold a stock of 90” , 110″ and 124” wide wadding if you wish to purchase that here.
Backing
You can provide your own backing fabric ensuring that it is 8” longer and 8” wider than your quilt top. I have a wide range of standard width (44”) 100% cotton fabrics in stock to choose from. I also carry a few designs of extra wide (108”) cotton fabrics for backing larger quilts.
Binding
A two part binding service is also available. Partial binding consists of the binding being stitched around the edge of the quilt and left for you to slip stitch around onto the backing. Alternatively a full binding service can be arranged so that your quilt will be complete when you collect it!
See Lucey at work:
Patchwork & Quilting Shop
Cartwheels Patchwork and Quilting Shop and cartwheelscraftcentre.co.uk e-shop are both up and running
I have added more stock to include gifts and homeware and our fabric range and options are constantly expanding.
Cartwheels Patchwork and Quilting Shop is part of Cartwheels Craft Centre and is run by Julia Gerry.
The shop is situated approximately 1 mile off the main road and is open Wednesday – Saturday 9.30am – 2.30pm.
There is ample free off road parking at Cartwheels with disabled access and facilities.
The shop currently stocks:-
Fabric by Marcus Brothers, Ebor, Benartex, Windham, Henry Glass and many more as well as Plaids, Calico and Osnaburg.
Extra wide backing for quilts
Wadding – Warm company 90″ and 110″ wide
Threads by Gutermann
Cutting mats, rotary cutters, and blades
Needles for both machine and hand sewing
Bondaweb, vilene and freezer paper
Buttons
Quilt Hangers
Feather cushions pads and much more
There is also a wide selection of unique handmade fabric items such as cushions, bags, note books, aprons, wall hangings and much more.
Gift vouchers are available to purchase in whichever denomination you wish and would make an ideal present for a crafty person.
If I am not in the shop when you arrive, please ring the door bell and I will be right with you.
Opening hours are variable at the moment. If you would like to visit please phone before coming to arrange a time.
Many thanks for your ongoing support and to those which have continued to support me during this strange time with on-line orders, telephone calls and messages. Hope to see you soon.