Services
Services & Pricing
I would love to help you finish your quilts. Long arm quilting is my specialty!
I have a fast turnaround time and hundreds of patterns to choose from. Not sure where to start when picking a pattern? Check out my list of favorite base patterns to see some of my most popular and cost effective options. Using my Innova Autopilot long arm quilting machine I can finish your piece within a couple of weeks. I will notify you as soon as it’s completed.
Computerized Edge-to-Edge Quilting
My Innova 26” Classic quilting machine is capable of doing computerized edge to edge quilting.
Pricing ranges between $.023 and $.032 per square inch of the quilt top. Pricing is determined by the
density of the quilting stitches.
Free Motion Custom Quilting
I have 2 Innova quilting machines that I do custom quilting on. There are 2 categories of custom
quilting, Regular and Custom Deluxe. Pricing ranges between $.07 and $.10 per square inch or
$30/hour.
Binding Application and Construction
Priced by the hour.
Construction and Application Options:
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Binding of Both Sides
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Binding of Top of Quilt Only
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Client Supplied Binding
See FAQs for More Info
Finishing Vintage Quilts
I love to work on vintage quilts. I take great pride in finishing that quilt top that you have found in your grandmother’s closet. Any preparation to get the quilt top ready for the quilting machine will be priced out at $30 hour. Standard quilting prices will fall into either the computerized edge to edge or the
custom quilting prices.
Quilt Back Goods
I offer a good selection of 108” wide quilt back fabrics. Prices start at $16 yard. Please inquire on
available fabrics.
Approved Battings for Sale
I carry 10 different, quality battings for sale that I can personally recommend and guarantee. I have been using these over the years and can stand by the quality. If the client would like to supply their own batting, please contact me first as there are some battings that I do not work with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing your quilt for machine quilting.
Piece your top carefully. The flatter the top is, the better it will quilt up.
Trim away any stray threads on the top as well as the backing.
Press your top and backing carefully.
Your backing will loaded onto the machine with the seams running horizonta
Backing must be at least 4” longer on all sides.
Ensure your backing is square (90degree corners parallel to sides). Wonky edges are hard to attach to the quilting machine.
Don’t pin or baste your quilt.
If your top and or back is directional, mark the top edge with a pin and a sticky note stating so. Please confirm that I have this written on your worksheet.
Remove any embellishments. Reattach them after the quilting is complete.
Leave the cutting of scalloped edges until after the quilting is complete.
Stay stitch 1/8” around pieced border to prevent seams from opening. Remember, that I can attach your binding while it is on the long arm, for a very reasonable rate. It will save you time! Talk to me about this service!
All sewing jobs are done as an hourly rate of $30/hour. I can: Make repairs to quilt top
Make a Hanging Sleeve
Washing and Pressing
Construction of a backing
This service is offered at an hourly rate of $30/hour.
Most clients bring a binding that they have made to attach to the quilt. I prefer a 2.25" strip folded in half and ironed. I prefer it to be wound onto a piece of cardboard.
I can custom fabricate a binding with your fabric or mine. If my fabric is chosen there will be a fee added of $2.00/WOF for each strip needed.
I can apply pre-made binding to the top of the quilt after the quilt is finished and while it is still on the machine.
I can finish the binding job but sewing it to the opposite side of the quilt by machine or by hand.
I offer a basting service for quilts that will be quilted by hand quilters and domestic machine quilters at home.
Basting - Load quilt sandwich and baste with desired grid
$ 30.00 / hour
I carry an assortment of cotton fabric material for sale:
108" Wide Backing Material $14.00 - $24.00 / yd 54" Wide Backing Material $6.50 - $14.00 / yd
I also carry a wide assortment of batting. I carry at least 8 different batting. I will always have at least 5 different types of Quilters Dream batting to offer. I also carry 2 types of batting from the Warm Company. Please inquire as to which batting I have in stock.