Solving the quilting dilemma requires some level of a machine quilting service.
Either you have to try your hand at learning this skill or you can hire a reputable person to do the quilting for you.
You will quickly decide what you enjoy the most...piecing, applique, designing – or is quilting the best part of the project for you?
Answering the following questions is paramount before deciding on whether to quilt.
Pantograph or Edge-to-Edge Quilting:
With a pantograph, a design is quilted from one edge of the quilt to the other, and then repeated. A pantograph may also appear only in borders.
Any quilt design not taken Edge-To-Edge is considered custom quilting. Pantograph quilting is generally less expensive than custom quilting.
Custom (or free hand) Quilting:
This is any design not quilted edge-to-edge. The designs are more intricate and emphasize particular elements such as blocks, sections, or borders. Due to more extensive planning and longarm machine set-up, custom quilting is more expensive.
Many quilters will also use a combination of styles; pantograph on the interior, with a custom design on the border or vice versa.
Heirloom Quilting:
A more dense and detailed version of custom quilting. Free hand quilted designs, small stippling, echo quilting, intricate feathers, grids and cross hatching, and multiple quilting designs on one top are typical of heirloom quilting.
Definitions as posted in "American Quilter" magazine, May 2008 "Choosing a Professional Quilter"
Service:
We are only a phone call away. Let us discuss your no-obligation quilting needs. We offer many quilting designs from which to select. If you don't find what you like we can design it for you. We listen and encourage your input.
I offer long arm computer quilting; using an HQ Fusion with the ProStitcher...I am able to handle any size top up to a king-size bedspread. I strive to do quality work and treat each quilt top as if it were my own...lots of TLC (tender loving care)! I also offer piecing of tops for a flat charge. If there is a great deal of detail we can work something out by the hour.
Batting:
You provide the batting. I recommend Quilters Dream, Dream Blend or Warm and Natural. I stock these brands and will be happy to supply just the right amount. Please see the rate sheet for the various prices. If you have a special preference, we can discuss that too.
If you are in the area, please feel free to stop by and see my work shop and samples of my work. You will be impressed.
Service Available
1. Allover
Allovers means the same design is sewn edge to edge using same color thread; Medium spacing and NO BORDER DESIGNS. This is a perfect place to start, simple but tastefully done. |
$.015/sq in $50.00 Minimum |
2. Border
Choose (1) edge to edge design for center of quilt. Choose (1) design for border. |
$.020/sq in |
2a. Borders
Choose additional border designs for additional borders (2 or more) . Choose (1) edge to edge design for center of quilt. |
$0.025/sq in |
3. Custom
Choose several designs for quilt blocks, setting triangles and borders, on point etc. An extra special touch for that extra special recipient. |
$0.030/sq in |
3a. Designer
Fancy small block designs, small to micro stippling, stitch in the ditch, echo around appliques, thread color changes etc. The perfect finishing touches to your heirloom quilt. |
$0.035/sq in $100.00 Minimum |
Additional Charges
Batting
Quilter's Dream 70/30 and 100% cotton is always stocked. If you prefer to bring your own batting, please call so we can discuss. I have also used Hobbs and Warm and Natural. |
Call for Pricing |
Thread
100% cotton or Polyester thread...I stock King Tut, Glide and Magnifico. |
$.01498/yd. |
Half Binding
You supply the material...I will make the binding and machine sew to front of quilt. |
$.10/inch |
Full Binding
You supply the material...I will make the binding, machine sew to front of quilt and hand stitch on the back. |
$.25/inch |
Backing
Seam Backing, &/or remove selvage. |
$10.00 |
Squaring the Back
If a quilt backing is NOT square and I have to square it up prior to quilting there will be a charge. If you need info on squaring a backing please see our directions... |
$15.00 |
Press Quilt TOP Press Backing Basting (for those who wish to hand quilt). |
$10.00 $10.00 $.0075/sq in Minimum $35.00 |
Piece Work
I also make quilts for those who wish to have a quilt made. My prices are per hour or per job. I also do quotes for a completed quilt which includes piecing, quilting, and binding. |
$12.00/hr. |
Pricing is based on the size of your quilt top and the amount of detail required.
Prices are calculated by the square inch:
To figure your estimated QUILTING cost use the following equation:
Length X Width X Price per sq inch=Estimated Cost. Add additional charges of services needed = Total Estimated Cost
Binding is figured by adding the length twice & width twice plus 10 inches for mitered corners and joining...Example a quilt that is 90x80 the binding needed would be:
90+90+80+80+10=350 inches of binding...this is the figure you would use x the price per inch.
Pricing:
All prices are negotiable as each quilt top is unique and one of a kind….
Preparation:
It is important to prepare your top by pressing it carefully and removing all loose threads on the front and back. If a machine quilting service has to remove an extensive amount of threads it will most likely result in an extra fee.
The quilt backing should be seamed with a half inch seam, and be at least 6 inches larger than your top in both width and length.
If the backing is seamed please remove the salvages, press the seam open, and run the seam horizontal. One can understand that all these steps is for the "one who pieces" rather than the one who "quilts".
If you prefer to provide your own batting be sure it is 4-6 inches larger than the top in both directions.
You might want to get a clearance from the quilter with what type of batting you prefer as there are pros and cons for each of them.
I prefer not to use a low grade batting but most of the others can be worked with. Remember that the top thread color and bobbin thread color is the same.
I quilt with King Tut Thread or top quality thread…I have a variety of variegated threads on hand.
Note: You loose approximately 3-5 % "take-in" when sewing out any quilt pattern.
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