Sample Quilt Sewist – Hailey Stitches
Location: Local to Lauderdale, MN – must be able to pick up and drop off
Compensation: Flat rate of $300 per quilt; total of $600 for this two-quilt top project; an estimated 20 hours of work at $30/hour
Contract Type: Per-project basis; two quilt tops are a part of this project
Important Dates:
Please complete this form by 7/9/2025.
Applicants will be chosen by 7/11/2025. You will be notified by email.
Pickup of supplies will be arranged for the weekend of 7/11/2025 – 7/13/2025.
Finished quilt tops will be due for drop off by 8/3/2025.
About the Role:
Hailey Stitches is looking for a skilled and reliable quilt sample sewist to help piece 2 quilt tops for my beginner-friendly patterns. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working independently, values accurate piecing, and has a good eye for color/fabric pairings.
Project Details:
You’ll be sewing my 16 Patch Sawtooth Star and Simple Sixteen Patch quilt tops. Both are confident beginner quilt patterns. The 16 Patch Sawtooth Star finishes at 48″ x 48″ and the Simple Sixteen Patch finishes at 64″ x 64″.
- Fabric provided; sewist must supply all other sewing tools and supplies (e.g., thread, rotary cutter, pins)
- Maintain consistent ¼″ seams and accurate cutting; these are low waste quilt patterns so accuracy is a must
- Pick-up materials from Lauderdale, MN, and drop-off completed quilt top at same location
- 3-week turnaround from pick-up — this is a firm deadline.
Requirements:
- Advanced beginner quilting skills; must be able to maintain an accurate ¼” seam and accurate cutting skills
- Ability to follow a written quilt pattern independently. The patterns have been tech edited and tested.
- Good eye for fabric pairing and layout. You will receive a 33 piece fat quarter bundle and must curate 32 pieces (16 in each quilt) to create cohesive and visually pleasing quilt tops. Some extra fabric will be provided in case of cutting errors.
- Fabric will be the only supply provided, so you must have everything else needed to complete these quilt tops.
- Prompt and clear communication. Feel free to work independently, or send photos and ask questions along the way. The amount of communication is up to you! If you run into any issues that may delay the deadline, please let me know ASAP so we can work together to reach the deadline.
- Must be local to the Twin Cities metro and able to pick up/drop off in Lauderdale, MN
Tax & Administrative Details:
- This work is as an independent contractor (not employee)
- You will be asked to complete and return an IRS Form W‑9 before beginning work. We can complete this in person at pickup or virtually via email.
- Because total payments will reach $600 in the tax year, Hailey Stitches will issue a Form 1099‑NEC by January 31, 2026, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Payment will be provided via check or paypal.
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