mailing a quilt

**mme3924** · 04-25-2015, 04:57 PM

I just mailed, from Texas, a toddler size quilt to a friend in Tennessee, using US Postal Service. I wrapped it in white tissue then put it in one of those plastic zip cases that sheets come in, and then in a sturdy cardboard box I happened to have (about 14x14x6). I did seal all seams with clear plastic shipping tape. I chose 2 day delivery which cost about $14.00. I didn't insure it but it was not heirloom quality, just a child's quilt I'd made for my friends. The package arrived safely and on time, and apparently without harm. My friend didn't mention any problems when she called to thank me.

Another time, though, I think I might use a flat rate box from the p.o. Not sure what the difference would have been in mailing costs had I done that this time.

Edited to add: I purposefully did not indicate what was inside the box, either in writing or when I mailed it. The clerk only asked me if the contents were hazardous. I did include a note to the recipient but at the rate I paid, I believe I paid for that.

**TerryOH** · 04-25-2015, 05:50 PM

When packing NEVER use a garbage bag. If your box should come open and the contents come out someone could think it is trash and throw it away. Use a clear bag only then put it in the shipping container. But a label folded inside your quilt, then out the quilt in a CLEAR plastic bag , label the bag. Finally put it in the shipping container , seal, and label the box. Then you can ship it.

**shasta5718** · 04-26-2015, 05:15 AM

Did you know that the post office will only pay up to the amount of materials used in making the quilt. They told me that the time in making it is not insurable.

**nancysp** · 04-26-2015, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by shasta5718

Did you know that the post office will only pay up to the amount of materials used in making the quilt. They told me that the time in making it is not insurable.

Yes this is correct with all services unless you sell it and have the sales slip. But, if you insure it for $200, are there any of us that cannot produce receipts from JAF, MSQC, etc for pattern, batting, thread, fabric, etc totaling over $200?

**Daylesewblessed** · 04-26-2015, 11:51 AM

If you are using USPS for Priority Mail, you do have the option of selecting extra services, preparing the label, and paying for the shipment on-line. For me it is so much more convenient to do this in the comfort of my own home. The post office gives a modest discount in rates if you pay on-line. Then you can either drop it off at the post office or request free carrier pick-up. Our local post office has reduced the number of clerks so much that the wait in line is now excessive.

**oldtnquiltinglady** · 04-26-2015, 12:06 PM

Note to the person above who indicated that their carrier had said the package was delivered and signed for. Does your recipient live in an apartment complex? Check their office. This happened to me just recently--I mailed a package to my neice who lives in an apartment complex on Westheimer Blvd. I had a bad feeling when I mailed it, but did include her apartment number--it got to the apartment complex and sat in their office from sometime around the middle of March to something like the 10th of April......after I had agonized over it all that time, I swore that I would never use the USPS system again, especially for such a complicated address.

**TerryOH** · 04-28-2015, 07:17 AM

When packing NEVER use a garbage bag. If your box should come open and the contents come out someone could think it is trash and throw it away. Use a clear bag only then put it in the shipping container. But a label folded inside your quilt, then out the quilt in a CLEAR plastic bag , label the bag. Finally put it in the shipping container , seal, and label the box. Then you can ship it.

**Latrinka** · 04-28-2015, 07:52 AM

I mail mine the cheapest way at the post office, no insurance. Pray to God, He has had my back every time so far! Thank you Jesus!

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