A heat wave is slowly abating in The Netherlands. My home and longarm quilting studio has been shuttered during daytime hours for a full week, to stay cool. I’m so glad to finally be able to let the sun in again!

For all my readers in the European Union (and United Kingdom and Switzerland too!), I have something for you. Let’s enjoy a few last warm summer days and welcome the beginning of our coziest season. Take advantage of these in-between moments to restart your creative rhythm. Make time for what you enjoy and space for new ideas - I’d be delighted to help you finish a quilt!

Starting today and continuing for one week, all orders automatically enjoy Quilter’s Dream Natural Select batting for your longarm quilting project. Just order all-over or custom quilting, your choice, and you’ll receive free batting sized correctly for your quilt. That’s up to a €76 value, depending upon your quilt!

Wondering how quilting service works? There are two ways to start:

• Option #1 - place your order online. You’ll receive a confirmation email with my shipping address. When your quilt arrives, I’ll make suggestions for how to quilt your project, including several quilting design options and thread color ideas.

• Option #2 - contact me by email, including a photo or link to a photo of your quilt. Let me know if you’re more interested in all-over quilting or custom quilting. I’ll make quilting suggestions via email, including a fixed quote for any custom quilting.

I’m happy to quilt projects of all styles, so don’t be shy. My custom quilting style is not as detailed as some, but that does make it more affordable. And, best of all, my customers are happy to receive back a quilt that feels soft, not stiff.

It’s been a quiet month for longarm quilting, so at the moment my turn-around time is lightning quick!

Whether it’s your first quilt or your 32nd, I really enjoy being a part of your project’s transformation from a quilt top to a dimensional quilt, with a durable texture that adds to its charm.

Free Batting promotion extends to midnight, Tuesday August 23rd. Even if your quilt is not quite ready to ship, you can place your order to reserve your savings and send your quilt top and backing my way when you can.

Can’t wait to see what you have in store for me!