Longarm Quilting from Potty Mouth Quilting

 

Hi folks - my name is Malgosia (Magosha). Nice to meet you! 

I've been sewing for most of my life, but in 2015 I got introduced to quilting and it has been an obsession ever since. 

2021 was a big year for me; I sold my house in downtown Ottawa and moved to Lanark County in the hopes of pursuing my dreams and finding more balance in my life. 

I used to work full-time as a clinical veterinarian, but burned out. I still work part-time as a veterinarian, but now I'm focussed on running my non-profit animal rescue (The Kind Barn) and launching Potty Mouth Quilting! 

I have a small but cozy studio located between Carleton Place and Smiths Falls and am looking forward to meeting other quilters and helping you bring your projects to life! 

Please feel free to reach out to me at pottymouthquilting@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like to discuss an upcoming project. I'd love to hear from you!

When I got into quilting, the part of the process I absolutely hated was basting and quilting on my domestic machine. Once I'm finished piecing the top... I'm done until it's time to do the binding. Now I know some people love hand quilting, and I wish I were one of those people, but there is just something so satisfying about dropping off some some fabric and batting and getting back a beautifully quilted piece. That being said, there are some things you can do at home to make sure you end up with the best results.

Iron and Trim: Iron your quilt top and backing in order to minimize creases and ensure the fabric is flat. Do your best to trim any stray threads as they can sometimes show through the lighter fabrics in the quilt top. 

Label the Top: Don't forget to label the top of the backing and quilt top. This is especially important if you have directional fabric or have chosen a pantograph that has a clear top and bottom. 

Stay Stitches: If you have a quilt top that has piecing all the way to the outer edge (i.e. you don't have a border), then take a look at the seams around the edge and make sure they're not coming apart. If they are, it may be a good idea to sew some stay stiches (or even basting stitches) around the perimeter of the quilt just to make sure it stays intact.