WHAT IS A NELLIE & FRED QUILT MADE OF?

Nellie and Fred quilts are made from 100% cotton. There is a top layer and a backing of cotton fabric and 100% cotton wadding inside to make each quilt soft and comforting.

Quilts have been around for centuries and if well cared for there is no reason why a Nellie and Fred quilt won’t be enjoyed by great grandchildren in the future. But remember every quilt naturally ages, some fabrics may fade slightly over time depending on their exposure to sun and this is all part of the beautiful patina of fabric.

HOW IS A NELLIE & FRED QUILT MADE?

Each Nellie and Fred quilt begins much like a blank canvas. A series of fabric squares are prepared and then an idea begins. Pictures are made with cut pieces of fabric. These are backed with a fixing sheet and then ironed into place to create raw edge appliqué. The picture is then machine embroidered to secure it and to add impact and line to the picture. The squares are sewn together and once there is wadding and backing fabric in place the layers are hand sewn together like a sandwich. Once the quilt is finished and bound it is given a name and number. There will never be another like it. Some themes may reappear but no quilt will ever look like yours.

NO TWO NELLIE & FRED QUILTS ARE ALIKE? HOW CAN THAT BE?

Every Nellie and Fred quilt is individually made. Each picture is hand cut and no two are the same. Themes may be repeated but are created out of different fabrics so that no two quilts ever look the same.

As each quilt is created, it has a different mood and is numbered and named accordingly.

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY NELLIE & FRED QUILT?

Nellie and Fred quilts need a little loving. They need to be hand washed and line dried or dried flat. Sunlight will eventually fade any fabric so it is good to not give them too much direct sunlight. Some edges of raw edge appliqué may fray and this adds character and softness to the quilt. This fraying can be carefully trimmed if you like and ironing will help to keep the quilt looking younger as time goes on.

HOW DO I ORDER FROM NELLIE & FRED?

As each quilt is different and our offering is always changing, all you need to do is let us know which type of quilt you may be interested in and we will send an email with some of the current offering in that category. It’s very easy and there is absolutely, definitely no obligation to purchase. Go to the category you like and click on the ‘To Order’ icon and fill out your details. We will then send you the email. Or if that’s too hard then just send us an email at sales@nellieandfred.com.au and we will take it from there.

You can pay by credit card, EFT or by cheque and we will package up your treasure and send it to you. It’s very simple.