About Us
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Original Designs by Kathy Bushart
Courtly Quilter, owned by Kathy Bushart, is all about whimsy, bringing playful and imaginative designs to everyday items. This collection features charming holiday themes, gnomes, fairies, animals, landscapes, and inventive combinations that merge sewing and quilting motifs with other themes. These delightful designs appear on fabric blocks, mugs, tumblers, magnetic pin dishes, plates, ornaments, mouse pads, and more.
Kathy, an avid quilter, finds joy in designing and making quilts and quilting them with her longarm quilting machine. In addition to her textile creations, she also enjoys working with ceramics, adding her signature whimsical touch to each piece.
Copyright Notice
All designs, images, and prints are original, custom created by Kathy Bushart and are the exclusive property of Courtly Quilter.
These works are protected by copyright law and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form or by any means without express written permission.
© Courtly Quilter. All rights reserved.
About Ceramic Products
One of two processes is used to affix the designs onto the ceramic item.
Kiln Fired — The motif design decal and text decal are affixed onto the mug. During the firing process at a very high temperature, the decal sinks into the glaze. This makes the design permanent, food safe, oven safe, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe. (photo)
Sublimation Heat Press – The decal is pressed onto the item using a high temperature for a prescribed length of time depending on the type of material, whether it is ceramic, metal, cloth, or other material. It is recommended to hand wash these items, however Kathy has found that the sublimation heat press ceramic mugs haven’t been affected by washing in the dishwasher.
About Fabric Printed Blocks
Designs are printed on 100% prepared for dyeing cotton fabric. Block sheets are 10” x 11.6”. Printing uses permanent pigment ink. Colors may change with use and washing. Heat setting the print is recommended before assembly.
The fabric is washable, however care should be taken to wash with a product meant for fine fabrics. Recommend washing in cool to lukewarm water, gentle cycle, and dry on low heat, or tumble dry on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, then, lay the item out flat to air dry. Recommend using one or two Shout ColorCatcher dye-trapping sheets in the wash. This process helps maintain the integrity and vibrancy of the printed designs.
Using Courtly Quilter Printed Fabric Blocks
Courtly Quilter and Kathy Bushart allow the incorporation of fabric blocks with printed designs in personal, gifting, donation, and sale projects.