Custom Quilting & Sewing Services - Smithson, Inc

Custom Quilting
& Sewing Services
Since 1948
Second Edition

Welcome to
F
ounded in 1948 in Stover, MO by Lee Smithson, we specialize
in providing custom quilting and sewing services to the interior
design trade. We are now into the third generation of Smithsons
(two are active daily) and have a force of experienced and skilled
employees with an average of over 20 years with us.
Many of our customers have worked with us for over 20 years
too. We’re known all around the country for our high quality
customer service and expert workmanship.
Our service is strictly custom – we do not stock quilting or
bedspreads. Our expert workmanship and your specifications
will turn your ideas into unique and beautiful realities. Please
feel free to call our experienced customer service representatives
if you have any questions.
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Glossary
Bedspread: Bed cover which reaches to the floor.
Coverlet: Bed cover that reaches only part way to
the floor. Used with a Dust Ruffle/Petticoat.
Dust Ruffle: Skirt made to fit over box springs and
hide bed frame. Sometimes referred to as Petticoat.
Kick Pleat Corner: Cover slit at the foot and a
pleated unquilted piece inserted. Also known as
Inverted Pleat.
Corded Mattress Edge: Cording (usually small)
is added to seam between drops and top of spread.
Also referred to as welting.
Boxed Corner: Split corner seamed together to
form-fit bed corner.
Hugger Corner: Constructed like a fitted sheet with
elastic to form-fit mattress.
Dressmaker Corner: Dust ruffle, straight sides
with fullness on corners.
Bell Corners: Foot corners of the spread are rounded
and cause the corner to assume a bell-like shape.
Also called a cascade corner.
Wrap-Around Corner: Foot corners are slit and
ends of side are hidden beneath foot drop.
Corded Bottom Edge: Cording (usually a large
or jumbo size) is added to bottom edge of spread.
Pouf: Same as Duvet.
Duvet: A sack or tick containing pure white goose down.
Duvet Cover: Decorative slip cover for a duvet.
Pillow Tuck: That portion of a spread that covers
the pillow and goes back over to the head of the bed
and down behind the pillows. (Usually 20" long)
Reverse Sham: No allowance is made in the
length of the spread but a separate piece is made
and attached at the head of the spread that comes
back over the pillows. (Usually 36" long)
French Sham: This is a reverse sham attached only
across the mattress width. Side drops are not attached.
Separate Sham: A separate piece of a spread made to
cover the pillows but not attached to the spread.
Pillow Sham: Cover for individual bed pillows with
overlapping panels in back for insertion of pillow.
Table Cover: Covers the entire table with table
topper being the small piece of material covering
over the tablecloth.
Contents
Basic Styles, Special Treatments, Dust Ruffles,
Bolsters, Pillows, and Pillow Shams . . . . . . . . . . .2 – 3
Inspiration Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 – 11
Hand Guided Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 – 17
Basic Scallop Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1800 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Yardage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Styles & Treatments
Basic Styles
Throw Bedspread
Bell Corners, Pillow Tuck Sham
Throw bedspread is floor length with
a drop of about 21".
*The prices shown in the price list quote are for the basic spread, coverlet, or comforter. Special treatments carry additional charges.
Special Treatments to Complement Bedspreads, Coverlets, & Comforters
• Split corner with gusset
• Corded bottom edge
• Bell corner with split
• Scalloped bottom edge
Other Special Treatment Offered:
• Round Bedspreads
• Border by Yard
• Ruffled Edge
• Four-sided Bedspread
• Four-sided Dust Ruffle
• Loose Lined after Quilting (C.O.M.)
• Unquilted Lined
Dust Ruffles – Self Band on Deck
Tailored
• Trim applied to top
or bottom edge
• Corner tab
Dressmaker
Throw Coverlet
Bell Corners, Pillow Tuck Sham
Throw Coverlet has a short drop
of about 13".
• Wrap around corner
• Kick pleat corner unquilted
• Welt mattress edge
• 1.5 additional yards required
for kick pleats
• Hand Hemmed (required on some fabrics)
• Under Liner for Sheers (C.O.M.)
• Extra Tick (10oz. Polyfill)
• Special Yarn Colors
• Zipper or Hook and Loop installed
• Pillow Tuck on Comforter
• Round Corners on Comforter
Shirred
• Welt mattress edge–flounce drop
• Each additional tier on flounce
Comforter
Square Corners, Reversible
Basic comforter has approximate drop
of 10-12" and uses 10 oz. polyester.
Box Pleated
• Hugger corner
• Boxed corner
• C.O.M. Lining before Quilting
• Oversized
• Reverse Sham
• Reverse Sham Scallop Leading Edge
• Reverse Sham Corded Leading Edge
• Reverse Sham Scalloped 3 Sides
• Reverse Sham Corded 3 Sides
Cluster Pleated or
Cluster Shirred

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Pillow Shams
Bolsters
12"
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Knife Edge Flange
Turkish Corner Oval Ruffled Reverse Sham
(attached or unattached)
Ruffle Edge
Wedge Bolsters
Need 2 yards of
48" or 54" fabric.
Special Sizes can
be ordered.
Throw Pillows
Round
Size
9x39-9x60
Yardage Req.
2yds.
Rectangle Round Ruffle Neck Roll
Triangle Square
Round Boxed
Corded Edge
Table Covers
Need 2 cut lengths of 2 yards 8" or a total of 4.5 yards. If you are using
a print, send one extra repeat for pattern match.
Other Accessories
Table covers: Round, square, rectangular. Can be hemmed,
corded, lined, unlined, or ruffled.
Table Runners, Place mats, Napkins.
Cording (Approximate Sizes) Neck Rolls
3/16"
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5"
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8"
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39"
1/2"
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9"
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3/4"
Separate Flange
(can be contrast)
Round
A- Measure the diameter of the top of the table.
B - Measure top of table to floor, or where you want
the drop to be finished.
The following example of yards needed would
apply to both styles, either round or rectangular.
20" diameter
28" side drop
28" side drop
76" overall finished size
4" allowance for hem
80" cut size
-48" fabric width
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Shirred end with button and cord,
Soft Roll Polyester.
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B
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Ends tied, No cord
Soft Roll Polyester.
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“Arcadia” diamond pattern coverlet
with special scalloped drops. Illustrated options:
Corners w/gussets, Shirred Dust Ruffle.
Bar-tacked comforter.
Illustrated options: Corded
bottom edge, corded pillow shams,
neck roll with tied ends. Shirred dust ruffle.
“Aurora” Spread and border design.
Illustrated option: Scallop that follows
border design.

Cordova pattern spread. Illustrated options:
Reverse sham with scallop that follows quilt design,
large corded bottom edge.
Inspiration Gallery
Think of these next several pages as a display
of inspiration for your design process.
This gallery is a collection of patterns
and spreads assembled to help
you visualize and create the
look you desire. ■
Comforter quilted in large
Catawba design. Illustrated options,
Double border, flange pillow shams.
Shirred Dust Ruffle.
Como pattern coverlet.
Illustrated options: Four hugger
corners, unquilted ruffled pillow
shams, Shirred dust ruffle.
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Day bed cover outline quilted.
Illustrated options: Split corners w/gusset,
corded mattress edge.
Wavy-diamond pattern comforter. Illustrated
options: Rounded corners on foot, corded
pillow shams, toss pillows. Shirred dust ruffle.
Duvet Cover with Velcro closure at foot.
Illustrated options: Shirred corded edge, pillow shams with contrast ruffle, pillow shams with contrast shirred cord.
The duvet cover is used to protect the duvet from soil. A hook and loop * closure at the foot allows the duvet to be inserted and removed
easily. Since it is reversible, the two sides can match or complement your bed sheets, furniture, and/or draperies. Construct the duvet
with bed sheets and eliminate the top sheet! Try a solid on one side and a print on the other or use our ultralight hand-guided quilting
on one side. * Zipper or button closures available upon request.

Comforter with diamond pattern.
Illustrated options: Ruffled pillow shams,
neck roll pillows. Shirred dust ruffle.
Inspiration Gallery
Hand-tied Comforter
(can be tied with yarn or embroidery
thread to match or contrast).
Illustrated options: Contrast welt at hem,
pillow tuck. Shirred dust ruffle.
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Diamond coverlet with bell corners and
“Lilly” border design. Illustrated options:
Scallop bottom edge following border design.
Comforter quilted in custom design.
Illustrated options: Flange pillow shams
with custom design. Shirred Dust Ruffle.
Design provided by customer.

Inspiration Gallery
Coverlet with Mollie pattern and
bell corners. Illustrated options: Special
border design. Shirred dust ruffle.
Sedgefield style comforter with
square corners. Illustrated options:
Quilted pillow shams. Shirred dust ruffle.
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Southport pattern
spread with bell corners.
Unquilted Spread.
Illustrated options: Corded mattress edge,
split corners with gussets, corded bottom edge.

Since America has rediscovered the down comforter, many varieties
of style, construction, quality, and price have become available.
Our sundowner is premium baffle construction with 550 fill power
white goose down.
Our white cover is a soft and down proof 210 thread count.
Inspiration Gallery
“Tuscany” spread with bell
corners and border design. Illustrated
options: Scalloped bottom edge
following “Tuscany” border design.
The Sundowner is shipped to you in a stuff bag.
Sundowners covered with COM are available. For special order
down comforters call for information and a quote.
Poly Poufs to put inside your duvet cover: The economical alternative
to a down duvet. 100% cotton cover, 10 oz. polyester fill.
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Hand Guided Quilting
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Smithson Signature Quilting
y choosing Smithson’s Signature Quilting, you’re choosing
the ultimate in craftsmanship. All Smithson Signature quilting
is hand-guided by skilled artisans using color-matched thread.
What this means is that your bedspread or comforter is the type
of unique, high-quality creation that Smithson customers have
been enjoying for over 55 years. Every Signature spread bears the
signature of the seamstress who did the hand-guided quilting.

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Big Horn – Freehand
Hamlet – Freehand
Outline and Valdez – Freehand
Southport – Freehand
Tryon – Freehand
Valdez – Freehand
Vermicelli – Freehand - 3 Sizes
Windfall – Freehand
Outline
Deluxe Outline
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Outline and Valdez
Outline and Medium Vermicelli
Alpine
Ashley
Avon
Bethesda
Calabash
Cameron
Cascade
Cherokee

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Clouds
Concord
Cordova
De Soto
Diamond-Wavy
Eureka
Fallon
Ferndale
Freeburg
Hannibal
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Hoke
Holly
Hope
Kilkenny
LA Belle
Lenoir
Linn
Manly
Mulberry
Muriel

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Rosemont
Saxton
Square-Straight
Square-Wavy
Starcraze
Strawberry
Summit
Trinity
Troy
Yukon
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Basic Scallop Designs
Scallop Border “A”
Scallop Border “B”
Scallop Border “C”
Scallop Border “D”

1800 1801
1809 1810
Batting: Choose from 6 oz or
3 oz poly or flannel weight.
Thread: Transparent nylon
thread that blends with the
background color of your
fabric and accents the quilting
on dark colors.
1811 1812 1813
1814 1815 1816
1817 1818 1820
1800 Series
Multi-Needle Quilt Patterns
Widths: Our machines will
accommodate fabrics up to
54" wide. C.O.M. lining must
be as wide or wider than face
fabric. Spreads quilted in
these patterns: 1809, 1813,
1814 & 1818; due to channels
allow an additional 4 yards on
54" fabric.
Upholstery: We do not
recommend for upholstery.
Print: We cannot follow
print patterns with this type
of quilting. We will match
quilt pattern or fabric pattern
– our option.
Minimum Yardage:
4 yards: Allow at least an
extra 1/4 yard in length on
your order for starting fabric
into the machine.
Fabric: No ultrasuede or
velvet. We do not recommend
1800 Series quilting on
black or dark blue fabrics.
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Important Information
We serve only bona fide interior design businesses. If you need additional catalogs or price lists, drop us a line with your request. Price lists and order forms
are also available on our website (www.smithsoninc.com). We automatically mail new price lists to all who have done business with us in the past year. Our
prices are normally good for the calendar year, but we reserve the right to adjust them, as necessary, without notice.
Due to the custom nature of our service, the catalog and price list are only a starting point for truly customizing your customer’s desires.
Ordering Information
We always mail an acknowledgement of your order stating all measurements, projected shipping date and price. Upon receipt of your order and fabric, we
check for clarity of your instructions, sufficient fabric, how we will cut the fabric, and figure the pricing. If we have any questions or problems, we will not
cut your fabric or process your order any further until we contact you and receive your written answer. If we have no questions or problems with your
fabric, we will process your order and mail your acknowledgement.
Your Fabric
We recommend your fabric be sent rolled on a tube to avoid wrinkling. A minimum labor charge of $19 is made for ironing out wrinkles. We will not be
responsible for unused fabric unless you specify its return on our order. We have to assume fabric sent to us for processing is free from objectionable
imperfections. We will not be responsible for flaws in your fabric. We do examine your fabric as closely as possible while cutting and sewing, but will not
guarantee flaws will be detected. If an imperfection is found, work is stopped and your order put aside while you are contacted and an answer is received.
If we are directed to proceed using the flaw, the order is rescheduled as of the date we receive your approval. If we are directed to return it to you or your
supplier, you will be charged inspection and handling fees ($19 minimum) as well as the transportation costs. Close inspection of fabric prior to sending it
will save you time and money. If your fabric has acceptable flaws, note and mark them and we will try to work around them. When ordering fabric to be
drop shipped to us from your supplier, make a firm request that close inspection must be made of the cut prior to shipping to Smithson.
Batting
Our batting is white 100% polyester fiber. The normal thickness weighs 6 ounces per square yard or 3 ounces per square at no charge. A heavier 10-ounce
batting is standard in comforters and offered as an extra cost item except the 1800 series quilting designs. When fabric is quilted for use as upholstery, a
slightly different batt is used. See “Upholstery” below. We also have a thin flannel weight batting for applications where you desire very little loft.
Thread
Matching thread is used on all hand-guided quilting unless otherwise specified. Since multi-needle machines (1800 series patterns) use many needles, several
hours are required to change thread color. For this reason, a clear nylon monofilament thread is used which blends with any color.
Upholstery
Specify when a fabric is to be used for upholstery and we will use 6 ounce per square yard polyester batting with a thin layer of polyfoam on top to hold the
puff and improve the wearing qualities. A non-woven polyester lining is used for the same purpose. It is to your advantage to have your upholsterer cut your
fabric prior to sending to us for quilting. This prevents wasting of quilted material. Just be sure that they allow an extra 10% in length and width on all pieces.
Quilted fabrics should not be stretched too tightly when applied to furniture since this causes much of the puff to be lost. The batting used for upholstery
cannot be used on the multi-needle machines and for this reason we do not recommend multi-needle quilting for upholstery use: also.
Measurements
All mattresses are not “standard” size and there is no “standard” distance from the top of the bed to the floor. In order for your custom spread to fit we must
have three measurements: Width, length, and drop in inches. From our experience, we have found that box springs often do not have the same dimensions as the
mattress. Especially when measuring for a dust ruffle, we advise you to measure the dimensions of the box spring.
Telephone Orders
Orders for stocked merchandise by telephone are welcomed and are handled promptly although a written confirmation is requested. Measurements and various
other instructions pertaining to specially fabricated items must be in written form and cannot be accepted by telephone.
Liability
Due to the possibility of great disparity between the value of your fabric and the work to be performed, we limit our liability to an amount not to exceed
twice the amount of charges scheduled for labor.
Invoicing
Your invoice is mailed to you when your order ships. Statements are mailed to accounts with past due invoices.
Terms
Our normal terms to well-rated accounts are net 30 days (i.e. Payment received by us within 30 days of invoice date). Any customer who has not done business
with us in the past year will be considered as a new account. Shipments will be made on a CBD, COD or Credit Card basis until a credit check is made.
Overdue amounts are penalized at the highest legal rate. We are quite aggressive in collecting all receivables and penalties.
Delivery
Since ours is a custom business, delivery depends on the number of orders on hand at the time your order is put in work. When your order is entered, an
acknowledgement is made by mail and approximate delivery date is given. The date is made on the assumption the fabric is usable, that instructions are clear
and that there is sufficient yardage provided. If you send an order and acknowledgement is not received within ten days, please contact us and tracing
procedures will be initiated at once.
Claims and Shipping Insurance
Please inspect your order upon receipt. If there is a discrepancy or damage, save all packaging materials and notify us. We will not honor any claims on
invoices over 30 days old. We will not honor alterations or repairs without prior approval. We insure your order for the amount of our invoice plus $100.
If the cost of your fabric exceeds $100, please advise if you desire additional insurance.
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Yardage Requirements
Bedspreads & Coverlets
For Mattress Size Twin Double Queen King Dual CA King
Measuring up to: 39 x 75 54 x 75 60 x 80 76 x 80 78 x 75 72 x 84
Throw Bedspreads 21" Drop
48" Fabric 11 11 11 11 11 12
54" Fabric 7 7 11 11 11 12
Throw Coverlets 13" Drop
48" Fabric 7 11 11 11 10 11
54" Fabric 7 7 7 11 10 11
Yardage shown is Minimum for Plain Fabrics. Allowance is not made for pattern matching. For prints or patterns requiring up to 8 yards, add 1 repeat.
Up to 12 yards. Add 2 repeats. Over 12 yards, add 3 repeats. For Reverse Sham, add 1.5 yards. Lining requires 15% more yardage than top. 1.5 yards
contrast color for cord on bottom. Kick pleat corners on spreads require and additional 1.5 yards.
Flounce Spreads
Double Fullness 21" Drop
48-54" Fabric 12 15 15 15.5 15.5 15.5
Yardage shown is Minimum for Plain Fabrics. Allowance is not made for pattern matching.
Comforters & Duvet Covers
For Mattress Size Twin Full Queen King Crib
Measuring up to: 39 x 75 54 x 75 60 x 80 76 x 80
Approx Finished Size 65 x 89 80 x 89 86 x 94 105 x 94 38 x 56
Comforter
48" Fabric 5.5 (1) 5.5 (1) 5.75 (1) 8.5 (2) n/a
54" Fabric 5.5 (1) 5.5 (1) 5.75 (1) 8.5 (2) n/a
Flat Sheets Full (1) Queen (1) King (1) Twin-XL (2) n/a
Duvet Cover
48" Fabric 5.3 (1) 5.3 (1) 5.3 (1) 8.0 (2) 1.6
54" Fabric 5.3 (1) 5.3 (1) 5.3 (1) 5.3 (1) 1.6
Flat Sheets Full (1) Queen (1) King (1) Twin-XL (2) n/a
These requirements are for one side only. Double the requirements if you want the same fabric both sides. The figure in the parentheses is the
number of extra repeats per side for pattern matching, if needed. Approx 10-12" Drop. For quilted duvet covers, use comforter yardage chart.
Dust Ruffles
For Mattress Size Twin Double Queen King Dual CA King
Measuring up to: 39 x 75 54 x 75 60 x 80 76 x 80 78 x 75 72 x 84
Shirred or Box Pleated
16" Drop Triple Fullness
48" Fabric 8 (12 cuts) 8.5 (13 Cuts) 9.5 (14 Cuts) 10 (15 Cuts) 10 10
54" Fabric 6 6.5 7 7 7 7
Tailored or Dressmaker
16" Drop
48" Fabric 4.5 5 5 5.5 5.5 5.5
54" Fabric 3.5 3.5 4.25 4.5 4.5 4.5
Yardage shown is Minimum for Plain Fabrics. Allowance is not made for pattern matching
Pillow Shams
(Yardage is for 2 unquilted shams)
Ruffled or Knife Edge Flange Sham
Size Double Queen King Double Queen King
Measures 27 x 20 30 x 20 36 x 20 27 x 20 30 x 20 36 x 20
Body Ruffle Body Ruffle Body Ruffle
44" 63" 72" 84" 80" 105" 88" 116" 145" 145"
48" 63" 88" 63" 80" 84" 80" 116" 116" 145"
54" 63" 64" 64" 64" 63" 72" 87" 116" 116"
For pattern match, add 2 repeats. Add 1/2 yard for quilting. For knife-edge, add 1/2 yard for cord. For contrast flange, add 1.5 yards.
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Custom Quilting
& Sewing Services
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