Quilt Prep and Pricing
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR QUILT TOP
- Your quilt top should be clean and pressed. Please make sure that all seams are pressed flat on the back and facing in the desired direction. (This is particularly important if the quilting style you choose requires Stitch in the Ditch for stabilization or effect.)
- CUT OFF all trailing threads from the back of the quilt top. If there are light areas on your top, dark threads can show through your quilt top.
- If your quilt top is directional, INDICATE THE TOP of the quilt with a piece of paper marked “TOP” and attach with safety pin.
- Please make sure all seams are secure. Make a final check for any seams that need to be re-stitched.
- Do not baste your quilt sandwich together, all layers get mounted on the quilt frame separately.
- It is very important that your top is square. When sewing on your borders make sure that you measure the middle of your quilt and cut your borders to this measurement. DO NOT pin and then sew on your border without measuring. This results in a border that is too full for the body of your quilt and does not lay flat.
- For quilts that have no borders, please stitch a row of stitching about 1/4″ from all outside edges. This prevents seams from popping open and also helps to keep your quilt stabilized.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BACKING
- Please make sure it is similar to the thread color being used on the top. Having a dark fabric on the back and light quilt top will result in a less than desirable stitch. I use the same color thread on the top as on the bottom and do not use contrasting threads.
- Fabrics need to be 100% cotton to get the best stitch results. Polyester fabric does not produce proper stitch quality. Please do not use sheets as the higher thread count can cause skipped stitches and other irregularities in the stitch quality.
- If your quilt top fabric has been prewashed, you should prewash the backing fabric also.
- Remove selvages from backing fabric before seaming.
- Backings need to be at least 4″ larger on ALL sides of the quilt. This will allow the quilt to be pinned and clamped onto the frame with a few inches to spare.
- Please make sure the backing is also square. If using a wide back fabric such as 108″, make sure you tear the fabric across from selvage to selvage. This width of fabric can be quite off grain over such a wide area.
BATTING
You may bring your own favourite batting or purchase batting from me. Keep in mind that your batting needs to be 4″ longer and 4″ wider than your quilt top on all four sides. Please do not cut your battings if they are packaged. Send in the original packaging.
If you need me to supply batting for you, I carry Quilter’s Dream 100% Cotton in Natural Select and it is priced at $0.55 an inch (purchase only the length you need) and White is $95 for a King Size. King size can be cut into quarters and the price for a 60″ x 60″ piece is $25. These pieces work well for small baby quilts that need nice crisp white batting.
You may bring your own favourite batting or purchase batting from me. Keep in mind that your batting needs to be 4″ longer and 4″ wider than your quilt top on all four sides. Please do not cut your battings if they are packaged. Send in the original packaging.
If you need me to supply batting for you, I carry Quilter’s Dream 100% Cotton in Natural Select and it is priced at $0.55 an inch (purchase only the length you need) and White is $95 for a King Size. King size can be cut into quarters and the price for a 60″ x 60″ piece is $25. These pieces work well for small baby quilts that need nice crisp white batting.
QUILTING PRICES
The cost of quilting is priced according to the type of quilting you would like to have on your quilt and the size of your quilt.
Each price level is based on a dollar per square foot price and is calculated by multiplying the length by the width of the quilt in inches and dividing the results by 144.
The cost of quilting is priced according to the type of quilting you would like to have on your quilt and the size of your quilt.
Each price level is based on a dollar per square foot price and is calculated by multiplying the length by the width of the quilt in inches and dividing the results by 144.
- Overall Quilting– $5 per square foot
This quilting service, sometimes called edge-to-edge, covers the application of one pattern on the entire quilt. You may choose from the many patterns I have on hand or let me select a pattern that will compliment your quilt design. This also includes simple freehand designs (ex. freehand swirls or wavy lines) - Detailed Quilting– $8.00 per square foot
This quilting service is the same as the Overall but covers the application of two pattern designs – one for the center of the quilt and another for the border. This price also applies to very detailed and dense overall quilting and custom overall freehand designs (ex. freehand feathers or paisley) - Custom Quilting – prices start at $15.00 per sq. ft. and priced on an individual basis.
This quilting service includes many options for the quilting designs. Let's book a consultation to discuss your custom quilting.
BINDING SERVICE
Have your quilt returned and ready to use by letting me finish your binding. I do not offer machine binding because I believe your quilt deserves the traditional finished look of hand turned binding.
Fabric strips are cut at 2 1/4″, attached by machine and hand sewn to the back. I offer two levels of binding service.
Have your quilt returned and ready to use by letting me finish your binding. I do not offer machine binding because I believe your quilt deserves the traditional finished look of hand turned binding.
Fabric strips are cut at 2 1/4″, attached by machine and hand sewn to the back. I offer two levels of binding service.
- Unprepared binding: $0.75 per linear inch
If you provide the fabric, I will make and attach the binding by cutting the fabric, sew and iron the strips and sew it on by machine and finish it by hand. - Prepared binding: $0.50 per linear inch
If the binding you supply is ready to apply (already sewn, ironed) I will sew it on to your quilt by machine and finish it by hand.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
If you are shipping your quilt to me, you are responsible for paying the cost of shipping both ways. Please notify me when you send your package. If you want the quilt insured, there will be a charge in addition to the shipping cost.
- Piece and press backing seam $20 per seam
- Stay stitching around perimeter of quilt to prevent seams from popping open $20 per side
- Fix holes in seams $10 per hole
- Square backing fabric $5 per edge
- Remounting quilt $10 per remount
- Trimming quilt before I finish your binding $20 per side
- Pressing quilt top $40 per quilt
- Removing hand basting starting at $100 per quilt
- Rush orders add 50% to the total bill
If you are shipping your quilt to me, you are responsible for paying the cost of shipping both ways. Please notify me when you send your package. If you want the quilt insured, there will be a charge in addition to the shipping cost.
The Fine Print
I am usually booked months in advance so let me know when you begin making your quilt and I can book it in my schedule.
I have a minimum quilting charge of $75 per order and a $15 mounting/ set up/ thread fee per quilt.
My quilting table accommodates quilts up to 100″ wide.
Ontario residents must pay applicable taxes.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
I am usually booked months in advance so let me know when you begin making your quilt and I can book it in my schedule.
I have a minimum quilting charge of $75 per order and a $15 mounting/ set up/ thread fee per quilt.
My quilting table accommodates quilts up to 100″ wide.
Ontario residents must pay applicable taxes.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
