Contact Information

How to Contact Me

Blog - stories of repaired quilts, how-to techniques, fabric history, stories of art quilt creation
http://annquiltsblog.blogspot.com/

Instagram - notification of new blog posts and interesting bits and pieces
@ann_quilts
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YouTube - video "tours" of quilt repairs and my studio
https://www.youtube.com/@ann_quilts

Podcast - Meet me, learn my quilting story, what I love about quilts, how I got started, and how my multi-faceted career came about
Just Wanna Quilt podcast!

Quilt Repair Topics

Quilt Restoration/Conservation
I am, as of now, going into partial retirement. I will, however, be taking in occasional repairs on a case-by-case basis. If you would like for me to consider your quilt, please send a few photos.
See the Quilt Repair - Mending and Lessons page for full info on how to send photos, and a list of other people to contact.

Lectures
Click here for lists of lecture and workshop titles. Please email me for more complete information on scheduling and fees.

In-Dpeth Workshop on Quilt Repair
Covers quilt repair philosophy, techniques, and supplies. Includes: slide lectures, session recordings, videos, supplies samples, your quilt discussed, on-going online community. Full info at "Preserving Our Quilt Legacy". Email me to sign on to the interest list and be notified of next dates and when registsration is open.

Questions about Your Quilt
I am always available for short questions via email. You will need to send me a set of photos of the quilt along with your question. For a fuller assessment and/or instructions, you can choose either Quilt Triage or Quilt Repair.

Quilt Triage, Virtual
An assessment of age, condition, repair options, care options, etc. You will need to send me a set of photos of the quilt prior to our session. Fee: $75. Register at my Square shop.
(Photo insructions: A few photos of your quilt - one of the entire quilt, or as full as you can, front and back, and a few details of the damage. Good, even lighting and focus is needed. I prefer larger rather than smaller photos. If you need to send them in more than one email, that is fine.)
(Note: This is not an appraisal and will not include a value estimation. For that you need to locate a certified appraiser, and I can give you some leads on that.)

Quilt Washing
If you are considering washing your quilt before shipping, please contact me to discuss whether to do so and get the details of the process. Washing may not be the best thing to do. Please do not use soaps with strong fragrances. If the quilt has been washed previously with a perfumed product, I ask that you wash again with a fragrance-free soap. Also, if you have scented air fresheners in your house, please see if you can find an unscented place to let them air out before you send.

I recommend following at least these basics for safest results. Full, detailed instructions can be found in my book.
• Determine if the fabrics and batting are strong enough and able to withstand wet washing. Don't wash wool or silk.
• Handwash in the bathtub. Do not dry clean.
• Use a mild soap without whiteners, softeners, or perfumes. Orvus is often recommended by conservators. Do not use Woolite.
• If you have already used a perfumed soap, please use your time on the wait list to let the quilt air out well before sending to me.
• Rinse at least 6 times. Then, spin in the washer (don’t agitate!) to squeeze out excess water.
• Lay flat to air dry on a plastic drop cloth. Flip regularly. Use a fan in the room to circulate the air.

For Art Quilt Commissions
As each commissioned quilt is unique, the design decisions will be based on our conversations covering dimensions, style, color, personal symbols, etc. I will work up a sketch and/or fabric mock-up as needed. Cost is figured on the basis of complexity of design and size.