*Pre-Christmas UPDATE*
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Alice & I will be enjoying a hot Christmas and my 40th Birthday with our dear Australian friends, at their home in Queensland, Australia, from December 15th to January 18th. My quilting queue before these dates is currently full. Please click here to see my quilting calendar. Space may open up, as my second machine should be up and running soon, so please, please, check back regularly, or email me directly lakesidelongarmer@gmail.com.
If you do not need your quilts back until the end of January, I am happy to continue to receive quilts, and this form will remain active and closely monitored. Caleb (Official Lakeside Longarmer Courier/Technician/Husband) will continue to pick up parcels, stop regularly at Dominion Sewing Center, and keep your quilts safe and cared for at our home. He will also be at home to receive local drop-offs, but please do make sure to contact him first, (705) 929-5828.
What services and products are offered?
My focus is computerized edge to edge quilting in both modern and traditional styles. I also carry high quality batting. I offer a combination of freehand and computerized custom quilting. You can even hire me to bind your quilt. Yes, that means your quilt will come home COMPLETELY FINISHED! Do you need a gift for a friend (or yourself?) consider digital gift certificates for my services. I can thread baste your quilt, or complete a partially quilted or underquilted project. Follow this link for details on services and pricing.
What is expected from you as a piecer? What is the process?
Are you curious if your quilt is “longarmable?” Are you ready to take the dive, and need to know what to send, how to send it, and if there are any tips to make sure the quilting process can go off without a hitch? Read on for the practicalities of it all….
What quilting designs are available, and how do you choose?
There are thousands of digital quilting designs out there (and many displayed in this link.) Maybe you have your eye on one in particular, have some ideas of what you are interested in, or want a full consultation. Don’t worry! I’ve been selecting quilt designs for over a decade, and have an understanding of what will make your piecing shine. Read on to see a selection of available designs and find out how the consultation process can work….
Let’s do this thing!
Are you ready to send me a quilt top?! Follow this link to contact me and we can get the ball rolling!
Are there any discounts available?
Every now and then I fall in love with the work of a quilt designer, and reach out to support them in anyway that I can, which often means discounted quilting services or even free batting. Also, as a member of “The Longarm League,” I am occasionally amongst a group of quilters who offer discounts for those participating in popular Quilt Alongs. Follow the link to see these partnerships….
Who is the Lakeside Longarmer?
Hello. My name is Melissa McIntosh. I live on the largest freshwater island in the world. I own a 12 foot long sewing machine robot! It is always comforting to put a face to a name. Read on if you are curious who I am…
Give the Gift of Quilting!
Do you have a quilter in your life that would appreciate the gift of longarm quilting? This secure site will allow you to select a pretty digital gift card for any amount of non-refundable credit that will never expire. It will be sent directly to the recipients email address, immediately, or at a specified later date, along with any message you chose to include. The recipient will be able to enter the Gift Certificate number into the Quilt Submission Form to redeem its value.
The nice things that people say….
“Melissa is in the top of her field. Her quilting is flawless and the time and effort she puts into each quilt are second to none. Melissa enjoys talking to each maker to get a sense of what the owner is looking for and offer ideas and suggestions to highlight the quilt to its full potential. Whether it is a quilt for your yourself, or a gift or one for a show, Lakeside Longarmer is the place to go!”
— Jackie White: Author, Designer, Social Media Manager, Former President and Executive Board Member of the Canadian Quilting Association, Quilt Canada National Juried Show Finalist
“I have used Melissa’s longarm quilting services for five years now and constantly admire her ability to extend her quilting skills. In some cases, I have discussed quilt plans with her to arrive at a plan that will suit the project; while at other times I have asked her to create a design that harmonizes the various elements of the quilt top. The results in all these cases have been superlative. Melissa has excellent perception, which enables her to visualize sections in a quilt that may be enhanced by her special quilting techniques. I always have confidence in the results!”
— Lauren MacDonald: EQ Quilt Designer and Teacher, Contributor to Canadian Quilter Magazine, CQA Regional Representative