Machine Quilting Info

A few things the top maker should know before sending your quilt to Sunshine Quilts:

Please contact me before sending a quilt. I am almost always home but there are times when I am away and I do not want your precious quilt sitting on my front porch (even though I live in a very safe area). Also, if I do not know your quilt is coming, I do not know if it doesn't arrive. If you will let me know when you send the top, I will let you know as soon as it arrives and we can both rest easier.
Be sure your seams are pressed as neatly as possible. Bulky seams can result in a broken needle, as well as causing the top to roll unevenly on the machine.
Trim any loose threads hanging. These can show through the top of the quilt. I often do not see them in time to remove them while quilting.
Be sure your backing is at least 8" wider and 8" longer (4" on each side).
If your backing has a seam, or more than one seam, be sure they are straight, and the backing has been squared.
You are welcome to send your own batting or I can provide batting.

Once your Quilt arrives:

I will let you know when your quilt arrives.
I will send you several estimates, unless we have already decided on a quilting plan. I will include a price for meander, panto, custom, and heirloom in most circumstances.
We will discuss the quilting plan and before I begin quilting, you will know what type batting I will using (if I am providing the batting), what type and color thread I will be using and exactly what type quilting design I will use. If for any reason, I feel the need to deviate from our plan, I will discuss it with you beforehand.
You will know exactly what the quilting charges will be before I begin quilting. You will know what the quilting charges are, what the batting charges are (if any) and what the shipping charges are (if any).
I will ask that payment be sent to me by the time I am ready to begin quilting.

When the Quilt is Finished:

When the quilting is completed on your quilt, I will contact you to be sure you are ready to receive it (so that it isn't sitting on your front porch for a week!).
I will ship the quilt back to you via UPS Ground and will provide a tracking number.
I ask that you let me know when the quilt arrives. I can track it on my end and will know that UPS has delivered the quilt but I feel better once I know you have it in your hands. I have never had a problem with UPS and I hope I never do.