Quilting

Overall/Edge-to-edge rate:  $0.025/sq in.

I charge by the square inch, so to estimate a cost multiply the height of your top by the width in inches, then multiply by 0.025 and that will be the rate for quilting.

You can look through the digital designs I currently have on offer

Minimum charge is $50

It takes time to prepare and load every quilt, no matter how small.  Each time I have to load and unload, this charge will be applied.  However, If you have many small items, that can use the same backing fabric, then please leave the backing in one large piece, and I can load the backing once, and even if the square inches don’t add up to more than $50, I’ll only charge you once.

Custom

I am sorry, but I’m no longer able to accept any custom or non-digital, hand driven, quilting work.

Preparation

Please size your quilt back to be a minimum of 4 inches larger than your top on all sides.  If you seam your backing fabric, I recommend trimming out the selvage from the seam allowances and pressing your seams open to get it to roll as flat as possible on the frame.  You do not need to remove all selvages from the outer edges of your quilt back.

Any preparatory work required to be done (fixing open seams, pressing, seaming backs) will be charged at $25 per hour (in 15 min increments).  A quick squaring-up trim of your back may be done to ensure the best load of your quilt on the longarm frame.  This is complimentary.

If you have a preference in how the back should be oriented with respect to the top, please make sure to note this clearly, ideally with tags pinned to your items.

Batting

I have batting available for your convenience. Please bear in mind that all the differences between these battings described below are marginal.  I have some sample quilts using each, if you like to feel the difference.

• Quilter’s Dream 100% Cotton Select (medium) weight – white and natural
  • This batting is the default used if no preference is provided.  It has a lovely soft flexibility after quilting.
  • If your quilt has lots of pure white fabric on the top, I will recommend that we use this batting in white, all the other types, I only have in the natural option and they may show through the fabric and dull a crisp white.
•  Warm & Natural 100% Cotton – natural
  • This batting tends to have a bit more substantial, thicker, feel in the finished quilt, it’s not generally as flexible.
• Hobbes Heirloom 80/20 blend – natural
  • This blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, will retain ever so slightly more loft than the cotton options, and the finished quilt will tend to be a bit lighter in weight but not warmth.
  • The polyester will tend to not shrink as much as the cotton options, lending to a bit smoother finished appearance after washing.
• Quilter’s Dream Wool
  • This is the warmest option, and depending on the quilting pattern chosen, the batting will have the most loft of all the options.   Wool is also substantially lighter than all the cotton options, so the finished quilt will not be heavy, but will still be very warm and cuddly.

I may have other types of batting in stock periodically and I’m always willing to order a special batting from Quilters Dream for you, so please let me know if you would like something different.

You are, of course, free to provide your own batting as well.

Thread

I charge for thread by the bobbin consumed.  You can generally expect to have approximately 4-6 bobbins consumed for a twin sized, moderately densely quilted quilt.   It’s extremely rare that a quilt will use more than 10 bobbins.

I prefer to use Glide thread, it’s a polyester thread, with a light sheen.  It comes in hundreds of colors, and I keep a lot of color options on hand.

• Standard thread selection (Glide #40) – $1.25/bobbin
• Cotton thread (Aurifil 60wt.) – $1.75/bobbin
• Varigeated (Superior King Tut 40wt.) – $2.50/bobbin

I have thread color cards available for you to choose a color if you desire, just ask.  If you are unsure, I can make some recommendations, or I’m happy to select a color for you.  My recommendation is that the bobbin and top threads be the same for the best overall appearance.

Final Finishes

I also offer some optional post-quilting services.

Trimming

Normally, I will return your quilt to you untrimmed.  If you desire, I can trim your quilt and return all trimmings to you, at no charge.  I will trim your quilt to the same size as your top by default, if you want the trim to be done 1/4″ larger than your top, please let me know.

Binding

I offer different binding options.  Some clients like to hand stitch the binding themselves, others prefer to get a completely finished quilt back.

• Preparing double fold binding from customer provided fabric yardage – $15
• Attaching binding to front of quilt for you to finish by hand – $0.10/linear inch
• Attaching binding to back and top stitching by machine to finish – $0.15/linear inch

The Fine Print

• All fees are due upon delivery of the final quilt.
• Prices given do not include WI sales tax.
• All prices given are subject to change without notice.