Edge-To-Edge Longarm Quilting

After all the cutting and piecing of a quilt top is completed, it’s now time to decide how to finish your quilt.

An option for everyone

We offer expert long-arm machine quilting to complement your design. We understand that a lot of hard work goes into creating a quilt top, and we treat every quilt as a unique work of art. Exactly how much of the finishing process we complete, is up to you. We have special packages that suit every quilt and budget.

Take a minute to read about the services we offer below.

  • Edge-to-edge quilting is priced per square inch of quilt top. Every quilt will be stitched with a new needle and includes a design consultation with Andy either by Facetime, phone, or in person at the studio.  Thread is included if we have the color you like in stock, however, if we have to order thread than it will be billed separately. Each color change will be billed at $5. Batting will also be charged separately as costs vary widely. We stock Hobbs 80/20. All quilt projects come with a prepared Certificate of Authenticity that can be used for documentation and insurance purposes.

  • In order to figure out your estimate, first measure the length and width of your quilt. For example, if your quilt measures 72” long by 58” wide, then multiply 72 x 58 = 4,178. Then you multiply that number (4,178) by the service price to determine the approximate quilting cost.  For services billed by the linear inch simply measure the distance and multiply by the cost; for 12” of stitch in the ditch (.15) the cost would be $1.80. During the design consultation, Andy will explain your design options and calculate the exact cost of your quilt before starting. Remember that everything is negotiable and we have quilting solutions for every budget.

    Please note that the prices indicated below are to give you an approximate quilt finishing cost and that prices are subject to change.

  • A note about borders…. It’s important to attach your borders correctly for longarming. The measurements provided in patterns are only to give you an estimate. Make sure you measure your quilt three times (left, right and center) and take the average. Then cut both borders exactly the same size before attaching. Then repeat for the other pair of borders. There are several tutorials online:

    How to Attach Borders to your Quilt Top – How to Accurately Attach Quilt Borders

All Over or "Edge-to-Edge"

  • Choose from thousands of complimentary designs or one you’ve found online. We can even create unique custom designs with names, motifs, or logos. Our state-of-the-art longarm quilting machines will stitch the same pattern over the entire quilt.

  • Starting at ¢3/in² for light to medium density designs. More complex, dense, or time consuming quilting designs cost slightly more.

Semi-Custom Quilting

  • This level of quilting combines an all-over design, with other elements like a custom border, sashing, or stitching around individual applique designs.

  • ¢0.45/in² per square inch for basic designs; however time and complexity of the final design will determine the final price.

    ¢15 per linear inch of “stitch in the ditch” (when paired with another service) If the quilt is all “stitch in the ditch,” a custom quote will be provided by Doc.

Top Prep. for Hand Quilting or Domestic Free Motion (Longarm Basting)

  • For hand quilters, we will prepare your quilt for the hoop/frame by temporarily basting the quilt to keep it in place while you quilt or tie by hand. We have many customers who enjoy free-motion quilting at home, and our basting service makes this process even easier– removing the need to pull safety pins, or to use binding spray (which can change the hand of the quilt or “gunk up” your needle). We baste in a constrasting color thread about every 10” both horizontally and vertically. Basting is billed by measuring the longest side of your quilt top and then using the chart below.

  • Longest size up to 45”: $35

    Longest size up to 45”-60”: $35

    Longest size up to 60”- 80”: $40

    Longest size up to 80-95”: $45

    Longest size up to 95-108”: $50

    Longest size over 108”: $60 +

Applique Stitch-Down

  • Love the look of applique, but hate sewing it down? For those quilters who applique, we will stitch your pinned or fused applique down during quilting. Chat with Andy for ideas on how to make beautiful, complex quilts, very quickly with this service.

  • Pricing for this service varies widely and will be quoted before work begins.

Binding

  • We can do as much or as little of the binding as you wish. We can make the binding from your fabric and attach it to the front by machine so it’s all ready for you to stitch it to the back by hand in the traditional manner. We can also stitch it to the back by machine or by hand. If we are not binding your quilt, we can trim your quilt (cut the excess fabric away) to your specifications or leave it attached for you to complete at home.

  • ¢15 per linear inch of binding (to attach by machine to quilt top (customer provides binding)

    ¢20 per linear inch of binding (to serge to back, and fuse to front (ready for machine topstitch))

    ¢25 per linear inch of binding (to serge to back, fuse to front and topstitch by machine. You will see an extra row of quilting on the back)

    $10 per quilt for trimming (no binding)

    $20 per quilt (to make binding–customer provides fabric)

Repair

  • Did the new puppy chew the corner of your favorite quilt? Did a little angel create a stain on a family heirloom? Did you find an exquisite antique top at an estate sale that needs repair? Well never fear, quilts are often repairable and Andy is skilled at creatively finding ways to correct or finish these treasured family heirlooms.

  • Pricing for this service varies, and will be determined during your consultation with Doc.

Embroidered Labels

  • Ensure that future generations will know who and when your quilt was created. We can embroider a tasteful label to be sewn into the binding seam of the quilt, which will then be slipstitched (by hand) to the back.

  • $15 for embroidering the label (text only- you attach)

    $20 for embroidering the label, attaching the label into the binding seam (you slipstitch)

    $29 embroidering the label into the binding seam and hand stitching to the back

    For logos, images, or larger labels, a quote will be provided.

Let’s Work Together!

Contact Dr. Andy to discuss your project today!

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