FAQs
Do you have a waitlist for new quilt drops?
Yes, sign up for my email list at the bottom of this page, and you’ll be notified about new quilts and wall hangings for sale a few days before they hit the shop.
Should I hang my quilt on the wall, or use it as a blanket?
This is a personal decision! If you plan to hang it directly on the wall, let me know, and I can attach a hanging sleeve or corners to the back. That way you can hang the quilt on the wall from a stick or dowel rod. Just balance the rod on two nails or hooks.
If you want to step it up further, quilts look beautiful in a frame, and a professional framer would be able to walk you through options that won’t permanently damage the quilt.
However, if you wish to, I heartily recommend using your quilt as a blanket. Nice things, they’re meant to be enjoyed. If it gets a stain or rip, you can patch it (or I can patch it), and it will have character.
Whatever you do with your quilt, just be aware of the potential to create creases when folding it up for long term storage. You can help mitigate them by folding the quilt in different places each time, or rolling it. Don’t overthink it too much though. Nothing is immortal.
How should I wash my quilt?
I recommend washing it alone in a front-loading machine, not a top-loading machine with an agitator.
Other tips:
Spot treat stains, and use a small amount of mild detergent.
Use cold water, and skip the bleach to keep colors vivid.
Use a delicate wash cycle, and if you’re tumble drying, low heat.
I don’t recommend fabric softener or dryer sheets. The quilt will get softer on its own with use, and fabric softener adds buildup to the fibers that will make the quilt feel dirtier over time.
You can also hand wash in a tub using cool water and a small amount of mild detergent. Be conscientious as you press the water out (no wringing), and when you lift it out of the tub. If it’s very large and very wet, the weight of it could strain and snap threads. If the quilt isn’t heavy, hang it to dry, out of direct sunlight. Otherwise, lay it flat to dry on top of a sheet or towel, if you have the space.
How long do commissions take?
If it’s small, like a wall hanging, it could be 1-4 weeks, but if it’s large, like a bed quilt, it could take as long as 3–5 months. See the commissions page for more information about the process.
If you need a quilt by a certain date (a birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc) and you’re interested in a commission, let me know about your deadline. I’ll give recommendations on which options will get the project into your hands the quickest.