Long Arm Quilting Service
Prices per square inch - includes standard thread
Level 1 All over design - meandering, classic designs, flowers, hearts, stars, loops, $0.015 sq inch
Level 2 A dense all over design and/or a separate border $ 0.02 to 0.025 sq inch
Level 3 Custom quilting - separate block motifs, more than one border $0.03 to 0.035 sq inch
Level 4 Custom Heirloom Quilting - multiple motifs, borders, small stippling and background quilting $0.04 sq inch and up.
You may email or send us a picture, along with the dimensions and we will quote it for you.
Average quilt sizes
Twin 70 X 90 = 6300 sq inches
Double 90 X 80 = 7200 sq inches
Queen 90 X 96 = 8640 sq inches
King 96 x 108 = 10368 sq inches
x-King 120 x 120 = 14400 sq inches
Example - twin size quilt with all over design 6300 X .015 = $94.50 for the long arm quilting only.
Extra Charges
Thread color change $5.00 each color change
Specialty threads Varies
Attach binding to front of quilt 5 cents an inch
Hand sew binding to back of quilt 25 cent an inch - includes attaching to front of quilt
Ironing, seaming or squaring the backing fabric, repair loose seams, etc $25.00 an hour.
Preparing your quilt top for long arm quilting
Clip your threads and any little triangles from half square triangles. This will provide a smooth look for your quilt.
Press your quilt top and backing fabric well. Be careful not to stretch any bias edges.
The backing fabric and batting should extend at least 4 inches on all sides beyond the quilt top. To be properly loaded on the quilting machine, the backing fabric must be square and not "off grain". This is so very important to have a smooth back on your quilt. We try our best to make your backing fabric work, but if it does not we will contact you. This may result in your quilt being delayed and we have start on the next quilt. Therefore, it is so important your backing is square and large enough to begin quilting.
Please note that not all batting is good on long arm machines. Even if the label says that it is. If you wish to use your own batting, please contact us with the brand and content. We have a wide selection of batting available. It is also best if the batting is not seamed. If you do seam the batting, try to have it as smooth as possible, without any lumpy seams.
Batting Available
Hobbs 96 inches wide
100% Cotton unbleached $8.50 Yard Bleached $8.75 yard
Quilters Dream 93 inches wide high loft polyester - great for wall quilts
Dream Puff $7.00 a yard
Dream Angel - Naturally fire retardant 122 Inches wide $14,00 a yard
Pacafil 96 inches - this is my favorite batting for a bed quilt- so soft and warm!!!!
Alpaca/wool $16.00 a yard (hand wash and lay flat to dry)
Winline 100% Bamboo batting 93 inches wide $14.00 a yard
This is incredibly soft and lightweight.
Backing Fabric
We have white and natural muslin - 118 inches wide
We have a continual different supply - call to see what we have.