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Nyla's Fabric Photo Memory Quilts |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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How should I send my pictures?
You can send actual pictures or photocopies of pictures by direct
mail. Your pictures will be |
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this process harm my pictures?
Your pictures are scanned and stored digitally so no harm comes
to them during the process of
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many pictures can I use?
The number of photos you can have on your quilt depends on the pattern you select, the size of the quilt you select, the size of the photos you select, and how much you're willing to spend on inks. You can also have many photos combined into a collage and printed as one picture if desired. You can also select a whole cloth quilt which allows for random scattering of multiple pictures.
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big are the blocks?
Patterned quilts are made with 12" blocks. This yields a
picture area of six to eight inches,
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many blocks are used to make a memory quilt?
The number of blocks used varies with the overall size of the quilt selected. For example, a baby quilt (42" x 42") in a mini bowtie pattern uses nine blocks and holds nine pictures.
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I use color or black and white pictures?
Color or black & white photos can be used. Color can be converted to black & white, if desired. Either can be printed in sepia tones. Minor scratches and repairs can be done to the digitalized photos.
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I have to have all pictures on my memory quilt?
Your memory quilt is meant to showcase your memories. It can be
pictures, cards, wedding
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I choose with what colors my Memory Quilt will be made?
You can select any colors you want in your memory quilt to coordinate with your home. I do try to keep some standard color choices and patterns made up ahead if you're in a hurry for your quilt though.
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long does it take to make a Memory Quilt?
Delivery time varies from three weeks from receipt of your pictures to twelve weeks from delivery of your pictures. Length of time varies depending on if you have selected a quilt already made or are picking your own colors/pattern. A whole cloth baby quilt with pictures already in .jpg format will naturally be done quicker than a full size quilt made to your specifications in a more difficult pattern and requiring each picture to be scanned before transfer.
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long have you been making Quilts?
I made my first quilt (also my first photo quilt) in 1993 using the old vinyl Transfer Liquid. It was a queen size snowball and is still in use though it has been religiously maintained. Next I experimented with iron on transfers. All subsequent photo quilts have been made with Bubble Jet Set for easier maintenance and longevity.
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are your Fabric Photo Quilts quilted?
The quilts are machine quilted before the pictures go on them. I
usually stitch along the ditch or follow the outline of the pieced
pattern. The pictures are then appliquéd on which adds additional
quilting within the block while not adding a quilting pattern to the
picture itself. If you want your pictures used as the fabric in the
block (not appliquéd), I quilt around them adding tacking stitches
inconspicuously within the picture. Quilting can be done on the
entire quilt but I, personally, think it distorts the faces too
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Long can I expect my Memory Quilt to last?
Like anything else you own, it depends on how you use and
care for it. All quilts are washed warm using a setting rinse, then
tumbled dry before mailing. Baby quilts, if used as they're meant to
be, will be washed numerous times and, subsequently, will wear more.
The oldest baby quilt, still in use and, made with Bubble Jet Set
treated photo fabrics is 3 years old. It is stained but the
pictures are still clear. You could expect a wall hanging or
carefully maintained adult quilt to last much longer. The oldest
adult memory quilt I have made is 10 years old and, so far,
holding well. Quilts made using iron on transfers will begin to peel
at the corners over time and that's why I no longer use that method. |
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I spend all that money and am not satisfied with my memory quilt? You will get a refund. I do ask for return of the
quilt in the condition received and charge for the costs of the ink
used to print your pictures, usually about $35. You are also
responsible for mailing costs to return it. |
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kind of workmanship can I expect in the making of my memory quilt?
I'm sure you've all heard of the maxim that a flaw must be sewn
into a quilt to avoid perfection as pursuit of perfection is a sin
in the eyes of God. I guess I'm a sinner because I really try to
avoid any flaws! I do, however, get many chances at redemption. I
cannot promise a perfect quilt. I can guarantee that if you don't
find it acceptable, I will return your money. It seems I learn
something new to do (or not do) with each one I make. Your memory
quilt will probably not have the machine precision of a commercial
quilt but, it will be uniquely yours. |
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