Booking a quilting job:
When booking in your item it will be measured to calculate the cost of quilting. Then other costs will be added to that such as the cost for your wadding, backing and binding fabrics. Basic thread costs are included in the quilting costs unless you request specialty threads such as neons, metallics, monopoly, glow in the dark or machine embroidery threads.
Local drop off is welcome for customers who live on the Central Coast, NSW and surrounds. Please contact me for times and dates available for drop off and collection. Occasionally I will be in attendance at markets around the Coast if that is more suitable for a meet up. I will advise of my attendance via FB posts and list here on the website.
Choosing your quilting designs:
When booking I will show you samples of quilting designs – there are things like feathers, leaves, fire, water, pebbles/stones, loops and swirls, stars, hearts, zigzags, meanders and more. If you would like your favourite runes or sigils added to your item they cost an extra $1 – $5 fee per motif – depending on complexity/density. You can supply your own sigils if you like or make a request. Please note I will not quilt any design that is offensive in any way.
Backing and binding fabrics:
Backing and binding fabrics are all 100% cotton preferred. I will have a selection of fabrics available for both but you are also welcome to supply your own. Any backing fabric supplied needs to be 20cm larger than your item. Example your altar cloth is 50cm x 50cm then your backing fabric needs to be 70cm x 70cm. This allows me a 10cm border all the way around the cloth to tension it on my long-arm quilting frame. Binding fabrics can be supplied as well – check quantities needed when contacting me to arrange booking.
Hanging sleeves, corners or tabs will be made from the same backing or binding fabrics we select.
Wadding:
I have 3 wadding types available. They are all low loft and smooth so they lay flat. Polyester/Cotton blend (cream), 100% Cotton (cream) or Polyester/Cotton blend (charcoal). Prices quoted upon booking.
Payment:
Payment options available – PayPal invoice, direct deposit/transfer, credit card/eftpos in person, credit card over the phone or cash. AfterPay on request via personal listing on webstore. No cheques or money orders. No Amex.
Payment for your booking can be as follows:
When booking in you are required to pay a deposit which is equal to half of the total amount of your quote. This is non-refundable.
The final balance owing can be paid upon collection or if you are paying via direct deposit please transfer before you collect your item so that funds have time to clear.
All postage fees are the responsibility of the customer.
Timing:
Turnaround time for your quilted item will be dependent on the queue at the time of your booking. If you have certain time constraints please book ahead and check with me at time of booking. Also keep in mind postal delivery times. Please also be aware that certain times of the year tend to bottleneck with quilting busyness – like Christmas so when in doubt give me a ring to check.
Other bits and bobs:
When booking I will ask other questions that help me quilt your item – things like a date you need your item back, if you are okay with me posting on social media about your work (if it’s a gift don’t worry I can post on socials after it’s gifted), if you have specific ideas in mind and what intentions you would like me to imbue into your item.
Items are cleansed before I start work to ensue that my mindset is focused on you and your item. They are also cleansed after I am finished so that it is ready to travel home to you.
If you do not wish for cleansing or have specific requests (example you don’t like a certain scent of incense or have allergies) please let me know at the time of booking.
How to book:
Simply email me at info@thequiltedwitch.com.au or ring/text 0416 023 637. You can also speak to me in person when I attend any local markets. See here for upcoming market list.