Quilt Designs by Candace by QuiltDesignsbyCandac on Etsy

I design and make quilts. I am happy to make a custom quilt for you in any size or color combination that you would like.
I love working with color relationships. I enjoy studying motifs from other cultures to get ideas for my work. I get many design ideas from nature, paintings, and other artistic mediums, as well as vintage quilts, and other textiles. I prefer making quilts that are scrappy, and contain many fabrics; because I believe that this gives the viewer a much more interesting and pleasing quilt to look at. It also makes the quilt much more versatile; and will help to add a beautiful focal point, or unique accent piece to a wider variety of rooms.

I have a bachelor's degree in art; and have been weaving for 25 years; both of which I believe, has had a big influence in the way I use color and pattern in my quilt designs. My quilts have been published in McCall's quilting magazine, and have won numerous awards in local quilt shows and fairs. I have self-published patterns for many of my quilts.

I am available to teach quilting classes, as well as to present trunk shows to guilds, or anyone else who want to see my quilts in person.

For custom orders, first we need to use whatever combination of the Etsy convo system, and snail mail is appropriate for us to communicate about a design and fabric selection. You may need to send me something that will show me what colors you want, such as a fabric swatch, or paint chips. Before I can buy any fabric for your project you must pay a nonrefundable deposit of 50 % of the purchase price of the quilt. To accomplish this, I will set up a special Etsy listing for your deposit, which you will purchase.

When I choose the fabrics I think you will like, I will send swatches through the mail for you to approve. We both need to be careful that I understand what you want, because I cannot do refunds or exchanges on custom quilts.

When we have finalized a design and fabric selection, the clock starts on your 12 week delivery time. I will try to get your quilt to you as soon as I can, and often do get my orders done earlier, but I allow myself 12 weeks on average. It is not only my schedule, but also my quilter's schedule that has to be taken into consideration. If the pattern is especially complex, it may even take longer, but I can do most patterns in 12 weeks.

When the quilt is completed, I will let you know, and I will set up anther special listing for the balance and the shipping for you to purchase. When you purchase this, I can ship your quilt.