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ABOUT US
The history and origin of the American handmade quilt is legendary. They are pieces of art which allows generations of family history, beauty & practicality to coalesce.
Quilts become part of the story of our lives. We live our lives surrounded by the warmth and shelter that a beloved quilt offers. This starts when we are born and are almost immediately cuddled in our own special quilt. We carry this tradition on as toddlers, young men and women, and on into adulthood. When we first leave home or go away to collage, mom or grandma often sends along a special gift of a quilt to remind the young adult of the memories and values of home. Finally, as the years go by they allow us to remember our past and the love and hard work that our special someone stitched into this custom made creation of love.
This magical quality makes our quilt so special while also adding beauty and comfort to our lives.
One our family\'s most treasured possessions is the collection of quilts made by our Great grandmothers, which were given to her daughter ( my grandmother), then passed to her daughter ( my mother & now to me. They will be awaiting the time when my daughter is ready to receive this gift of the love and work that 4 generations have created, and will be ready to pass on to the 5th generation someday. Our gift for your family is to help start a tradition like this of your own. Let us help you add that special quilt that will enhance the beauty of your home, while creating memories that will last your lifetime and beyond.
William & Family
Lancaster County Quilting Creations
Our family quilting business was started in 1967 by my grandmother.We are very fortunate to be able to celebrate 50 years and 3 generations in the business of creating fine, limited edition quilts for our clients around the world.
Let our history and experience create a fine quilt that will be cherished for generations.
FAQS What is the difference between a quilt and a quilt top ?
** A quilt top is a piece of art in itself as it is a completed item of patchwork or needle turn hand applique that is made from hundreds / thousands of individually hand cut parts that have been stitched together to form the “pretty side” or TOP of a finished quilt.
** A quilt is made by layering the quilt top upon a quilt backing fabric and then adding a quilt filling material or batting. This “sandwich” of materials is then stitched together ( or quilted) with decorative quilting motifs to create the finished quilt sandwich that is then ready to trim and attach a finished edge binding fabric so that the quilt is finished and ready to use and enjoy by your family.
Your quilts look so special, are they Limited Editions ?
Our quilts are made for a small and select clientele. We make our quilts in very small groups of usually 8 pieces. This keeps them exclusive and they are truly Limited Editions, not a mass produced items.
As you can see from our offerings we have always had a love of quilts in Amish styles, two colors & antique quilts. Many of our works are exact recreations of famous quilts that reside in the best museums around the world. From our point of view antique quilts are priceless family artifacts and must be preserved. We create our quilts as a way to honor those masterpieces, while keeping them affordable enough to be used and enjoyed daily without the fear of ruining a priceless antique.
Can you quilt a quilt top for my family ?
** Yes, we can custom quilt any of the quilt tops we offer, and even most quilt tops you may have in your own cedar chest.
Remember that not all quilting company\'s are the same. Anyone can buy a quilting machine and offer services, but there is a lot of art and creativity required to be a successful quilter. We have been in the business of creating fine quilts and quilt tops for 50 years. Let our experience and top of the line staff & facilities create a beautiful quilt your family will enjoy for many years.
How much does it cost to finish my quilt top ?
The cost of quilting and finishing any quilt top is based on its size, the materials you choose to use for its quilt backing, quilt batting, quilt bindings ( if you are providing these materials or us) and the time required to quilt your custom made quilt. Our prices start at just 20.00 for quilting only services.
Please click the quilt calculator button to be able to see just how the different choices of materials, and levels of services affects the total price of any quilting service we offer. Please remember to request a printed quote for extra savings and so we can create a custom listing for you detailing the choices you have made for your special custom made quilt.
Why are quilts and quilting so expensive ?
** The cost of any quilt is determined by how it was made and the materials used to make it.
Quilts are also Artwork and labors of love. Depending on style a quilt top & quilting will take a worker between 2 days and 2 months to complete each one from the start to finish. There is also a great deal of fabric and materials that are required to complete a quilt which are not inexpensive. For a queen size quilt – material cost are these.
Fabric quilt top ( 8 yards) Fabric quilt back (7 yards) and ½ yard for the quilt binding 15.5 yards x 7.00 or a little more than 100.00.
The labor to do the patchwork also requires usually many days, and add another ½ day of specialized seamstress time for the quilting and binding and you will see why the price is what it is.
We will note that if you have a standard 100” x 100” quilt ( which is almost 70 sf.) a 300.00 quilt is only 4.25 per square foot. At 200.00 this is only 2.85 per sq ft.
Now price anything durable for your home ( like laminate flooring, counter tops, carpeting) and you will see that the price per sf. Of the much more labor intensive handmade quilt is very similarly priced.
Are these items really handmade ?
** Yes, all of our quilt tops are handmade creations. As such each is unique unto itself.
Our quilt tops fall into two general categories, ( I.E. Patchwork or Hand Applique\' )
1. Patchwork quilts are created by hand cutting hundreds or thousands of fabric pieces and then reassembling them into a finished geometric panel using a hand guided sewing machine for the ultimate durability. A quilt top usually takes between 1 & 3 days to create each one.
2. Hand Applique quilt tops are created entirely by hand. The hand cut patches are then basted in place so that they can be delicately hand appliqued\' ( invisibly stitched in matching thread color) to the cotton cloth background which will become the background for the finished quilt top. Depending on the intricate nature of the design this type of top takes a worker between 1 week & 8 weeks to complete each one.
Are your quilts hand or machine quilted ?
** We at Lancaster County Quilting Creations have a long history of creating fine quilts with 2017 being our 50th year in the business of quilting.
In the beginning we hand quilted all of the quilts we made for our clients until this became impossible in the mid 2000\'s due to the fact that most of the American hand quilters just became to old for the work and unfortunately most of our friends and partners are no longer with us. This is why machine quilting has become the staple of the entire quilting industry these days. Very unique and beautiful work can be accomplished either way, and we do still offer both options. However due to the high cost of hand quilting & minimum wage laws 99.5% of our clients prefer our high quality machine quilting.
For example: A hand quilted quilt with 400 yards of thread quilted into its surface will require about 14 days of quilting at a minimum (112 hours). The hand quilting cost is $ 898.00 for 14 days of labor at 8.00 per hour minimum wage, plus the quilt top & materials) ( compare this with 139.00 for machine quilting and you will quickly understand why most clients learn to love the art of machine quilting).
If you see someone offering hand quilting for less, then rest assured they are not quilted in the USA, unless done for a charity org.
Do you prewash your fabrics ?
Yes, we pre wash all of the strong color fabrics we use to remove as much of the excess fabric dye as possible before we cut the fabrics for either patchwork or hand applique.
How do I care for/ wash my quilt ?
Caring for your quilt is very easy. All of our quilts are designed to be able to be machine washed.
The care instructions are: MACHINE OR HAND WASH GENTLE CYCLE – NO BLEACH – MILD SOAP – TUMBLE OR LINE DRY.
Note: We always add the additional recommendation to IMMEDIATELY REMOVE YOUR WET QUILT from the washer and place it into the dryer and start the cycle so it does not sit wet upon itself reducing the rare chance of fabric color transfer.
Click our banner above to learn more about us and find answers to the most common FAQ\'s. Let our half a century in the business of quilting help you create a family heirloomWith this service you can complete any of quilt tops we offer (or ones of your own creation), into a Custom finished quilt that will be unique & cherished by its lucky owner for generations to come.CLICK the RED < Calculate custom quilting cost > button on the banner above to get a custom and exact quote of the quilting cost for ANY quilt top we offer or one of your own creations. Quilting starting at $ 20.00. This is a quilting ONLY price of a 40\" x 50\" low density quilt.
PLEASE Contact us on before purchasing this service so we can get you all the details( Please make sure to press submit so your quote is recorded with the information to complete
your custom made quilt to your specifications and at the price quoted)
We will then create a special listing just for you !This service is very special, and is a completely customised service here on .
You can control your final cost with every finishing decision you make. Check carefully other vendors as they are quoting with using your materials and you finishing the binding of your quiltYou choose the Quilt top and design of your dreams. We will add the finishing services of your choice of quilting motifs, batting type and thickness, fabric type for the backing of the quilt & tell us if you want us to trim and bind your creation so it is ready to use when it arrives to you home. We will then quilt the 3 layers together into a finished custom made in the USA quilt.This listings price includes: The long arm machine quilting service, of one of the many quilting motif offered in this listing.
( additional quilting styles available at varied additional cost ( just tell us your needs)).
Photos of the quilting motifs are on the listing, and a more complete set are included in the quilting calculator <select Motif screen> due to photo limits on items.
All cost are based on the size of your quilt top. Please measure Length & Width of your top before starting. ( Our tops are normally either 88\" x 88\" for patchwork or 95\" x 95\" for hand appliques)Quilting starts at $ 20.00 and is based on quilt size and quilting density.
If you wish to provide your own fabric and quilt batting, there is NO COST added for materials
If you wish us to trim & bind your quilt so it is ready to use no problem. Prices start at 15.00Work we offer :
- Quilt Basting ( for hand quilters w/ the need to stabilize for in the hoop work)
- Simple comforter type designs & grid works
- Edge to Edge quilting with Light, Medium or Dense quilting coverage
Finishing materials can be supplied by you or by us at a very low cost.
We can supply Poly or cotton quilt batting\'s in differing weights.
and low cost blended sheeting, or 100% cotton whole cloth solid or printed fabrics & bindings.It is your choice if we provide ONLY the quilting to your specifications
OR provide the finished binding of the edge so it is ready to use the day it arrives.All quilt finishing work is completed in less than 14 business days.
We can also offer Expedited finishing services ( 3 business days) for 20.00 more ! Although it is slightly more expensive to have your custom quilt made here in the USA, our designs, and quality can not be matched by the imported versions of quilts available on the market today. Your custom quilt will be cherished for generations to come.See why we have been in the business of creating custom made quilts and quilt tops since 1967.
We are proud to be celebrating our 50th year in business in 2017.
Why Choose us ?
Experience: Creating fine quilts for families for a half a century. Let our knowledge & style create a treasured quilted heirloom for your familyNOTE: There are many quilting services available here on and in your local area.
We have found however that many of these \"quilters\" are relatively new to the business. Quilting is a learned ART, and many quilters \"think\" they can just buy a quilting system and immediately claim to be experienced quilters. There is no substitute for experience.
Trust US to treat your quilt as our own & provide the best finished quilt possible per your finishing instructions.Quality : We are quilting with our newest long arm computer guided quilting system. With this system there are no inconsistencies due to the stitch regulators used on most of the current quilting machines offered on the market today. With our New Quilting Master IV- XTI quilting system, we can offer consistent quality, and the lowest possible quilting cost on the market today
Scale : Please be aware that not all quilting services are the same. Even with two quilters quilting the same design, the size of which they quilt the design onto your quilt top, determines the amount of quilting in your finished quilt. Many discount quilters quilt their quilt tops in a large design so that they can finish quickly. We at Lancaster County Quilting Creations try to balance the amount of quilting to achieve the best blend of a beautiful textural look to the finished quilt, and the low cost that we charge for our finishing services. ( We do offer a lower cost quilting service, that will complete our tops into a more comforter style of finished quilt, by limiting the amount of quilting in the quilt, and creating a more puffy look and feel to your finished quilt. Ask us and we will furnish you more information on this option)
Quilt Batting : We choose to use the more luxurious extra plump style of quilt batting on our own quilts that we quilt, so as to achieve the best textural look to the finished quilt. Many other quilters choose to use the less expensive 3-6 oz batting\'s, which do not have the required loft to achieve the best quilted look. We also have the ability with our quilter to achieve very thick \"arctic type\" batting requirements for those who live in the colder climates around the world. We can quilt up to 1 inch thick batting\'s, of cotton, poly, wool, bamboo, or other types of batting to achieve your goals. As you will be providing your choice, and the cost of the quilt batting for the quilting of this quilt, it is up to you to choose your desired look and feel of the finished quil
Cost savings: By having all the work completed in our workshop, you will save a great deal on the high shipping & fuel cost, of gathering your materials ( backing, & batting) and packing them for shipment to us. ) by combining your purchase, you will save on shipping 2 ways ( us shipping you the top, and then you shipping the other required materials to a quilter).
If you would like a quote on other custom quilting, please feel free to ask.
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Our promise to you, is to do our best work at all times, and to Always try to work with you to the best of our ability should any complications arise to quickly solve any issues in a Professional manner. We are sorry that we can not find a way to offer a standard return policy, as we do for All of our physical products.
( Due to this listing being a service only listing)Once your choice of custom quilting has been quilted and your custom quilt has been completed, we can not offer a return on this finished quilting service. As it was altered and created specifically to your specifications. Rest assured that it will be accomplished to the highest standards possible and at your custom direction.
We have been in the business of creating fine Hand made quilts since 1967
Let our experience create a family heirloom for You that will be cherished for generations to come.
If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact us at:
William@MuseumQuilts
