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Welcome to QuiltieSisterS. We make affordable, premium quality, sew ready quilt kits. All our quilt kits are pre-cut with each patchwork piece precision cut using professional dies and in some cases, custom dies, so you can start sewing your quilt kit as soon as it arrives! We also sell our own handmade quilts. Have a look around and reach out if you have any questions. Happy quilting, Judy and Heather
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Tracy on 16 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI am pleased with the colors and print on the material. It is more lovely in person. I am almost done making the blanket.
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Renae on 13 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPerfect quilt for beginner. Fabric was precisely cut and directions were very clear. Came out just as pictured. Very nice!
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wfell2 on 10 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsHaven’t put the quilt together yet, but the pieces are cut with precision and the fabric is good.
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Eve on 09 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis is adorable! Quality is exceptional! Good selection of kits for babies. Fast shipping. This is a great shop!
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cnwylie on 22 Feb, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis quilt package is fantastic. It is for my 10th grandchild and 9th grandson...Being in a wheelchair the Quiltie Sisters have been a gift. The batting and thread was available for me to buy so all I had to do was sew and checklist to keep things on track...Shipping was super fast. Thank you. Tons of love and blessings.
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Kathleen on 04 Feb, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove the fabrics used in this quilt kit. I’m excited I don’t have to do the cutting of fabric. I’m looking forward to making this quilt.
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Yvonne on 23 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe kit arrived quickly and the directions are easy to follow.
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Diane Wheeler on 23 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsSo cute, can't wait to make this. I love this shop!!!
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Diane Wheeler on 23 Mar, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI haven't had a chance to start my new project, but am excited with the quality of the fabric and the directions of the pattern.
About QuiltieSisterS
QuiltieSisterS, lets Judy & I share our love of making beautiful, handmade quilts & quilt kits.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of thread should I use to sew the quilt
First, make sure you use the thread that your machine likes the best! Checking the thread tension on your machine to make sure the tension is right (you don’t see the top thread in the bottom or vice versa) is key.
We use both cotton and cotton/polyester blend threads when we sew our quilts and find that a 50wt thread is usually better. The better quality modern polyester threads are much better than they used to be (we stay away from the cheaper polyester threads as they tend to fray). Cotton thread can tend to dry out and get brittle with age or heat (dryer), so knowing how the quilt will be used can help with thread selection.
How long does it take for a package to ship from Canada to the United States?
It depends on what type of delivery service you select. According to Canada Post guidelines, here are two of the more popular delivery services that our customers have selected:
"Small package air" is 5-8 business days
"Tracked small package air" is 4-7 business days
Care instructions
The fabric in our kits is NOT pre-washed. As cotton shrinks less than 1%, we follow the practice of NOT pre-washing fabric. Once sewn, quilted and bound, your quilt can be machine washed in cold water on gentle, line dry or or lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
When selecting backing and batting, you will want to match or reduce shrinkage:
*Cotton/Minky/Fireside) Backing, have 1% shrinkage so same as quilt top;
*Flannel backing, shrinks 3-5% so you will need to pre-wash flannel backing to reduce shrinkage;
*100% cotton batting it will shrink 3-5% and can cause puckering. (Some people like this old-fashioned look) . 80/20 (cotton/polyester blend) batting shrinks about 1% so about same as cotton top.
What is Fireside?
Fireside is a 150cm (60”) wide 100% polyester fabric with a soft, velvety hand that we offer as a backing choice for many of our kits.
It’s less slippery than Minkee, so some quilters find it easier to work with and provides that cuddly, soft quilt back.
What Batting do you recommend?
Generally speaking, we like to use Hobbs 80/20 batting in our quilts as it has a 1% shrink factor, is great for washing and has a cozy soft feel.
Should I pre-wash the cut pieces in the kit?
NO, you would NOT pre-wash the cut pieces in the kit as they would fray and make sewing impossible.
The current approach in quilting is NOT to pre-wash fabrics, unless they shrink more than 1%. As cotton does not shrink more than 1%, you do Not need to pre-wash cotton fabric. However, if you are using flannel for your backing you should pre-wash as it can shrink between 3-5%.
Once sewn, quilted and bound, your quilt can be machine washed in cold water on gentle, line dry or or lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
Shipping during Covid?
YES - QuiltieSisterS is open for online orders during Covid-19. We have revised our shipping process to remain open and protect our staff.
We continue to ship orders twice a week -- Monday and Thursday mornings. All orders received by 9 am EST on Monday will ship to the post office by end of day Mondays; all orders received by 9am EST on Thursday will ship to the post office by end of day Thursday. We will also be adding “tracking” to every package so you will know where your package is at all times. We want to thank you for your continued business, and with social distancing resulting in more time on your hands……quilt on!