Quilting Costs
My pricing is based on square inches.  To determine the square inches in your quilt, multiply the length x width.  If your quilt is 85” x 90”, the total square inches are 7650” (85x90=7650).  Multiply that by the price per square inch to get the total price for quilting.
I will be happy to provide you with a free estimate!

Budget Value Meander: This basic freestyle meander is our most inexpensive treatment: $0.017/sq. in.

Freestyle Meandering and Edge to Edge: All over, edge to edge simple patterns and pantographs. (May also               include turn charge depending on pattern) is:  $.02/sq in

"Quilters Choice": Single block design and one border design. This is the most popular level of quilting.  May include turn                 charge depending on pattern. This level of quilting includes intricate Edge-to-Edge patterns:  $.025/sq in

Custom Quilting: Set in designs plus border designs.  (May include turn charge depending on pattern) is $.03- $.04/sq in 
 
Heirloom Quilting: stitch in the ditch with monofilament thread, trapunto work, set in designs and involves very                   complex quilting begins at $.04- $.06/sq in and up

Basting: is: $.008/sq in (min. $15)

















Your pattern may include the need to turn the quilt on its side for separate work in the borders.  Turning charge $15.00

Batting
Batting and Backing needs to be a minimum of 8" wider and 8" longer than your top.   If, for example, your top is 90 x 108, you need batting and backing that is 98 x 116.  The extra allows me to have the needed room to attach your quilt to the frame.

My preferred batting is Hobb's Heirloom 80/20 cotton batting.  You can supply the batting for your top or get it from me.
  Hobb's 80/20 Batting, in Natural, 92" wide batting      $  7.20/ yard
  Hobb's 100% Unbleached Cotton w/scrim 96" wide batting        $  9.72/ yard
  Warm and Natural 50/50 120" wide batting               $  8.28/ yard.
  Quilters Dream Deluxe 100% Cotton 92" wide batting        $ 12.60/ yard

We also have 100% poly batting in various widths.  Please request the pricing of these battings.

We also have two choices of wool: Matilda's or Hobbs. Please request the pricing of these battings.

Please note:  There are some battings that do not work well with the longarm.  Please ask me before sending your own batting.

Preparation of Quilt Top
Please send your quilt top pressed and squared up.  Place a safety pin in the center of the upper border so I know which side you'd like to be the top of your quilt top.
  Squaring up quilt                                                         $ 20.00
  Pressing                                                                     $ 20.00

Backing
Clients may supply their own matching backing, or choose 90" wide bleached or unbleached muslin at $6.25/yard sold in 1/4 yd increments.  Sheets are not the best choice of backing for your handiwork.  If you must send a sheet as a backing ensure that you have washed it in hot water a number of times to ensure it has shrunk as much as it wants.
  90" bleached white cotton muslin $  6.25/yard
  90" unbleached cotton muslin     $  6.25/yard
  110" Indigo Vines Scroll$ 15.39/ yard
  Preparation of backing (if needed)                               $ 10/seam
         Wall hanging sleeve                                                   $ 12.00

Binding
We offer a complete binding service. We will prepare and attach binding to the front of the quilt by machine, from fabric you provide, and hand finish it to the back of the quilt. To figure this cost, multiply the cost of the service you want, times the total inches of the four sides of your top.   We ask for one yard of uncut fabric to construct the binding.

  Preparing binding for quilt                                            $ 25
        Machine stitching binding to front of quilt only               $ 1.20 per foot
        Machine stitching binding to front and back of quilt        $ 2.40 per foot
Machine stitching to front & hand stitching to back        $  3.60 per foot

Thread
Thread charges                                                            
Standard thread (Poly/ cotton blend)                      First 708 yards included       $10 for second color
Variegated thread                                                        $   4.00 first color        $10 second additional color
Thread Surcharge     $ 1.50 per bobbin (after the first 3 bobbins/ quilt top)

Needle
There is a $8 new needle and thread charge for each quilt top.  This includes around 708 yards of thread (about 3 bobbins worth). Additional thread is $1.50/bobbin.

Hand Drawn Label
Let us make a special label to celebrate your quilt.
Hand Drawn Label                                                                  $20.00

Shipping
Shipping and insurance, for Eastern time zone, is $12 for the first quilt in the box and $7 for each additional quilt in the same box. It is $17 plus $7 for each additional quilt in all other time zones.

The pricing on this page is for your use to estimate the costs of having your top quilted. Please remember, each quilt is different.  I'll be happy to provide a free estimate based on the actual needs of your quilt top. 
The pricing on this page is for your use to estimate the costs of having your top quilted. Prices subject to change without notice.  Estimates are not contractual bids.  Written estimates are free and  are honored for 60 days.

Crib (30" x 45")
Twin (63" x 87")
Double (78" x 87")
Queen (84" x 92")
King (100" x 92")
Examples of Typical Quilting Costs
Crib (30" x 45")
Twin (63" x 87")
Double (78" x 87")
Queen (84" x 92")
King (100" x 92")
Freestyle &Quilter's Choice        CustomHeirloom
Pantographs2 motifs   starts atstarts at

$ 27.00     $33.75     $ 40.50 $47.25- $54.00

$109.62   $137.03    $164.43        $191.84- $219.24

$135.72    $169.65   $203.58        $237.51- $271.44

$154.56   $193.20    $231.84        $270.48 - $309.12

$184.00   $230 $276.00 $322- $368


Quilts are booked by reservation only and I will need a 50% deposit before I can reserve your quilt's time on the frame.

I will gladly book your quilting time in advance: call if you want to schedule time, especially if you need the quilt by a certian date. I will call you when your quilt arrives and it is checked in. I will notify you when your quilt is complete and will ship when your payment is received in full. DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR CREDIT NUMBER TO ME.  It isn't secure.  If you'd like to pay with a credit card you'll need to use PayPal.

If you have questions about my pricing please contact me by phone or email.  I would be glad to discuss your quilt with you.  However, I cannot give you a definite price until I see the quilt.  There is no “wrong” way to quilt a top, but sometimes a quilt just seems to demand certain quilting.  After seeing the quilt I may suggest certain quilting, but the decision is up to you.  If you are working within a limited budget please let me know.  I want to work with you within your budget.
New Clients get 15% off their first quilt top's quilting service!
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Budget Value
Meander

$ 22.95

$ 93.18

$115.36

$131.38

$156.40
Indigo Vine Scrolls.  Our current wide-back, 110", in stock. It is beautiful!
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