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Services

For each of the different types of quilting services described below, a free consultation will be set up to discuss and determine quilting requirements such as thread color choices, quilting type, designs, timelines and anything else applicable.  Following the consultation, an estimate and document detailing the decisions will be created and sent to the customer for review and final approval prior to any work on the quilt starting.  Any changes required during quilting will be identified, documented and customer approved before proceeding.
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Edge-to-Edge (E2E) Quilting

  • Most popular and lowest price point

  • Single pantograph design stitched from one edge to the other over entire quilt area 

  • Cost is the GREATER of: $60.00 minimum charge or total quilt area (in square inches) multiplied by the E2E rate 

  • INCLUDED: cost for pantograph from my library and one color of Glide Fil-Tec 40 wt. thread used for stitching for each the top and bottom threads (top and bottom threads of different colors can be used)

  • Additional charges may be applicable for thread color changes during stitching, use of alternative thread types and/or pantographs outside of my library

  • NOT INCLUDED: Backing fabric and/or quilt batting

 

​ Total Quilt Area (TQA):

  • Length (in.) x Width (in.) = Total in2

E2E Rate (E2E-R):  

  • $0.025 per square inch

Estimated E2E Quilting Cost ($):

  • TQA (in2) x E2E-R ($/in2)

Example:

E2E quilting on quilt measuring 60 inches wide x 80 inches long:

TQA

60 in. x 80 in. = 4800 in2

Estimated E2E Quilting Cost

4800 in2 x $0.025/in2 = $120.00

Refer to Quilt Preparation Reminders below

E2E Quilting
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Simple Custom (SC) Quilting

  • Next higher price point above E2E, but can really enhance quilt features

  • E2E quilting in a specified area of the quilt, such as the center, and simple custom quilting in other areas, such use of as stitch in the ditch (SID) to stabilize and highlight certain block features and/or stitching a border around the outside, or down one or more sides of the quilt. 

  • Cost is the GREATER of: $70.00 minimum charge or total quilt area (in square inches) multiplied by the Simple Custom rate 

  • INCLUDED: cost for pantograph and border designs from my library and one color of Glide Fil-Tec 40 wt. thread used for stitching for each the top and bottom threads (top and bottom threads of different colors can be used)

  • Additional charges may be applicable for thread color changes during stitching, use of alternative thread types and/or pantographs or border designs outside of my library

  • NOT INCLUDED: Backing fabric and/or quilt batting

Total Quilt Area (TQA):

  • Length (in.) x Width (in.) = Total in2

Simple Custom Rate (SCR):  

  • $0.035 per square inch

Estimated SC Quilting Cost ($):

  • TQA (in2) x SCR ($/in2)

Example:

SC quilting on a quilt measuring 60 inches wide x 80 inches long:

TQA

60 in. x 80 in. = 4800 in2

Estimated Simple Custom Quilting Cost

4800 in2 x $0.035/in2 = $168.00

Refer to Quilt Preparation Reminders below

Simple Custom Quilting
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Custom Quilting 

  • Higher price point than Simple Custom, more time consuming enhancing the quilt top pattern and features. 

  • Includes use of stitch in the ditch (SID), background stippling, feathers, specific placement of designs to highlight features of individual quilt blocks, sashing's and/or borders. 

  • Cost is the GREATER of: $100.00 minimum charge or total quilt area (in square inches) multiplied by the  Custom rate

  • INCLUDED: cost for block and border designs from my library and one color of Glide Fil-Tec 40 wt. thread used for stitching for each the top and bottom threads (top and bottom threads of different colors can be used)

  • Additional charges may be applicable for thread color changes during stitching, use of alternative thread types and/or block or border designs outside of my library

  • NOT INCLUDED: Backing fabric and/or quilt batting

Custom Quilting Cost (CQC) = 

TQA (in2) x Custom Rate($/in2)

Total Quilt Area (TQA):

Length (in.) x Width (in.) = Total in2

Custom Rate(C-R):  

$0.050 per in2

Example:

Custom Quilting on a quilt measuring 60 in. wide x 80 in. long

TQA

60 in. x 80 in. = 4800 in2

Estimated Custom Quilting Cost

4800 in2 x $0.050/in2 = $240.00

Refer to Quilt Preparation Reminders below

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Custom Quilting

Heirloom Quilting 

  • Higher price point using more specialized custom quilting techniques  

  • Reserved for special quilt tops

  • Not currently offered, but I can refer you to other longarm quilters

Important Quilt Preparation Reminders

General Tips

  • Fold the pressed quilt top, batting  and backing neatly prior to submission.    

  • Consider whether you want the color of the thread to blend with the fabric, complement it or stand out.  Different colors of thread can be used for the quilt top and the backing.

Quilt Top

  • Square your quilt top.

  • Press quilt top well, ensuring seams are open or to one side. 

  • For stability, stay-stitch 1/4" around edges of quilt, especially on pieced edges, borders or edges on the bias.

  • Mark the top center edge on the quilt top and/or backing fabric if the design or fabric are directional, using a pin, label or tape.

  • Trim loose threads to prevent them from showing through light fabric or catching on the machine during quilting.

  • Ensure all seams and stitching are secure to prevent catching on the machine during quilting.

  • Ensure borders are flat to prevent tucks, pleats or fullness following stitching.  

  • Although it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that the fabric for the quilt top and backing are pre-washed.  Since quilting fabric is usually 100% cotton, pre-washing allows fabric shrinkage to take place before stitching is completed and removes sizing products used by manufacturers that sometimes can affect bearding of the batting through the backing fabric.

  • The quilt top must be free of embellishments that could catch on the machine during quilting

Quilt Backing

  • Ensure backing fabric is a minimum of 4 inches/10 cm larger than your quilt top on ALL sides 

    • i.e. a 72" x 90" quilt top needs batting and backing a minimum of 80" x 98".  ​I reserve the right to refuse use of batting or backing fabric deemed to be unacceptable 

  • Trim selvage from seam lines within the backing, press open and ensure straight sides.  It is beneficial to leave any selvage edges on the outside perimeter of the backing.

  • Press backing well

  • Square your backing

 

Quilt Batting

  • Ensure quilt batting is a minimum of 4 inches/10 cm larger than your quilt top on ALL sides 

    • i.e. a 72" x 90" quilt top needs batting and backing a minimum of 80" x 98".  ​I reserve the right to refuse use of batting or backing fabric deemed to be unacceptable.

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Note: The quilt will be completed in the condition it is received unless discussed and agreed upon otherwise ahead of time.  Additional charges will apply for pressing, seam repairs and/or removal of loose threads, if required.

Quilt Prepartion
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