When you hear the word “quilting,” you might think of sewing small fabric pieces together. But the final step — stitching the quilt top, batting, and backing into one finished piece — is just as important. That’s where longarm quilting comes in.
Longarm quilting is a method of sewing all three layers of a quilt together using a specialized machine. Unlike a regular sewing machine, a longarm machine has a larger throat space and moves easily across the fabric. This allows us to create smooth, even stitches over the entire surface of your quilt, regardless of its size.
Instead of pushing the fabric through a small machine, the quilt is loaded onto a frame. The longarm machine glides over the quilt, allowing for beautiful patterns, textures, and designs. It makes finishing a quilt faster, cleaner, and more professional-looking.
Why Use Longarm Quilting?
Perfect Stitching: Longarm machines are designed to create consistent, strong stitches across a quilt.
Beautiful Designs: From simple loops to intricate custom patterns, longarming adds an artistic touch to your quilt.
Handles Any Size: Whether it’s a throw quilt or a king-size bedspread, longarm quilting can easily complete large projects.
Saves Time and Effort: Longarming is faster and easier than trying to quilt a large project by hand or on a domestic sewing machine.
How Quilts by Big Wes Can Help
At Quilts by Big Wes, I offer professional longarm services to help bring your quilt to life. You can choose from a variety of stitch patterns and thread colors to match your vision. Every quilt is handled with care to ensure the best results, whether you are finishing a memory quilt, a gift, or a special keepsake.
If you have a quilt top ready to be finished, or even just an idea, I am here to help! Contact me to learn more about preparing your quilt and to book your project today.
Let’s turn your quilt top into a finished masterpiece!