Twin Turtle Quilts Services

Original Designs by
Teresa Popanz

Longarm Quilting Service

In business since 1995
Competitively priced
Prompt turnaround time
Smoke Free Atmosphere
Local customers are seen by appointment
only. If you live elsewhere, please contact me
before shipping your quilt.

Die Cutting Service
featuring AccuCut Die Cutting System

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Quilt Preparation

Keep quilt layers separate; no pinning or basting is needed.
Top must be clean and pressed flat. Clip all stray threads.
Top should be free of embellishments, if possible. Only Free-Hand and Custom
quilting designs can be chosen for quilts with three-dimensional work.
Top should be as square as possible. Borders that do not lay flat may result in tucks
or pleats.
If outer border is heavily pieced (like "piano keys" or "checker board"), stay stitch
outer edge.
Indicate top of quilt (and backing) with a safety pinned note.

Backing

The backing should be 6" bigger than the top. For example, if your quilt top
measures 50" x 70" then your backing should measure at least 56" x 76".
Do not use bed sheets for backing. The weave is generally much tighter than 100%
cotton which may cause uneven or skipped stitches.
When choosing your backing, please keep in mind the thread colors of both top and
bobbin threads. High contrast, like white on top and dark blue in the bobbin, may
result in blue "dots" on the top. My preference is to choose a pattern fabric instead of
solid backing and matching the top and bobbin threads, but the choice is yours.
Pieced backings (like back art) are acceptable, but I cannot guarantee that the
backing will be 100% centered with the top.

Batting

I have batting available, two weights of polyester, 2 weights of cotton, and a poly-
cotton blend.
If you supply your own batting, make sure that it is at least 6" bigger than your quilt
top.

Quilting Prices

To calculate quilting cost multiply the quilt top length x width x quilting price. For
example: Your top measures 50" x 70" and you want a freehand all-over design,
your cost would be: 50 x 70 x .015 = $52.50
Minimum charge $35.00
Prices effective August 2007 and are subject to change without notice.
Addition charges may apply for mending, pressing, excessive thread clipping (yours
not mine), drastically wavy or un-square borders, shipping and insurance.

Edge to Edge (Pantograph)

Rows of the same design; many to
choose from

.011 per sq. inch and up

Freehand all-over

meandering, stars, loops, flowers,
leaves, many more

.015 per sq. inch and up

Simple Custom

Wavy outline of blocks (similar to
stitch-in-the-ditch) with some
freehand work, simple
combinations

.02 per sq. inch and up

Heirloom Custom

Feathers, circles, tiny stippling,
echo, marked designs, etc.

.03 per sq. inch and up

Pattern Design

Original designs, resize patterns

$20.00 per hour

Remounting

Rework, turning for borders, etc.

Add $10.00

Thread	Standard top and bobbin	2% of quilting price
	Varigated top, standard bobbin Varigated top and bobbin	4% of quilting price 5% of quilting price
	Multiple color changes	Add .50 per change
Piece Backing	Remove selvage, sew and press seam	$7.00 per seam
Binding (you supply fabric)	Prepare fabric, sewn on, machine finish	$20.00 per 100 inches
Binding (you supply fabric)	Prepare fabric, sewn on, you hand finish	$15.00 per 100 inches

Die Cutting Service
Fast Patches and more specially cut
from your fabric.
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Teresa Popanz, owner
5541 E. Creek Rd.
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
U.S.A
info@twinturtlequilts.com

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