Machine Quilting Prices

 

Pricing is based on a per square inch charge (except binding)

To estimate your cost, multiply the length times the width of the quilt to arrive at your square inch factor. (i.e. 60 X 80 = 4800 inches X .015= $72.00)

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All-Over Quilting - $ .015 & up per Sq. Inch

This is an all-over design using a simple Pantograph, Large Stipple, Meandering, or Free Motion Quilting.

Minimum $40

All-Over Quilting with Border*  - $ .020 per Sq. Inch

This is an all over design using more complex patterns of the above, and a different pattern in the outer border treatment.

Custom*  - $ .025 & up per Sq. Inch

This is the most Formal/Traditional style of Quilting. Stitch-in-the-ditch (SID), Cross-hatching, and many more traditional techniques & patterns may be used.

Basting - $ .008 per Sq. Inch (Minimum $25)

A great service for Hand Quilters where we save you time.

Binding Services - Charged by the Linear Inch

(sum of 4 sides in inches)$ .11 / Linear inch

Includes cutting, piecing and machine stitched to the front of quilt$ .20 / Linear inch Includes cutting, piecing, machine stitched to one side, turned and hand stitched finish with mitered corners.

 

Threads

I carry the finest Poly, 100% Cotton, & Variegated Specialty Threads On The Market.

Please specify your color choice.  If you need multiple thread colors on your quilt, please choose from the following:

1st thread charge is $5.00  and each color change after that is $5.00

 

Batting

I will provide the following Quality Battings:

Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Cotton (Lower loft) (96 inch width)Hobbs 100% Wool (Nice medium Loft) (108 inch width) Oklee 3.5 oz. Bonded Polyester (Nice medium Loft) (48 inch width)              

Or

You may provide your own batting, (no un-bonded types please, such as mountain mist or other thin battings, as they are too delicate for handling on the Long-Arm Machine).  I reserve the right to refuse these batts, for your satisfaction, Thank-You.  Contact me for the most current price.

                            * - $20 charge for turning quilt (Borders)

 

Preparing Your Quilt For Machine Quilting

Top

1. Press the back of your Top and make sure that all seams pressed flat on the back and facing the desired direction (to one side). (This is very important if the quilt requires Stitch in the Ditch for stabilization.)

2. To be >varicose vein free= trim all trailing threads.

3. Stay stitch 1/4 inch in from the edge around the perimeter of your Top. (This keeps the seams from "Popping" and prevents stretching when attached to the canvas on the rollers.)

4. Indicate the Top (as opposed to the bottom) with a piece of paper marked "Top" pinned with a safety pin.

5. Gently fold your top & put on a hanger(if shipping, gently fold separately from the backing & batting).  Please do not baste the layers together!

Backing

1. Choose only 100% pre-washed cotton for your backing.

2. Remove all selvages from seams. Use a 2 inch seam when piecing, & press them open.

3. Backing and Batting need to be at least 4 to 6 inches larger than the Top on all sides, and be square (90 degree corners).  If you piece the backing, please make sure all pieces are the same length.

Borders

Make your quilt fit the borders, instead of your borders fitting the quilt. Measure for your borders through the center of your quilt, & cut your borders to that length. Then mark both the border strip & the quilt edge in eighths. Match the marks & ease the quilt into the borders.

Remember: The better job you do on preparation, the better job I can do for you.