Longarm Quilting Services

PLEASE VISIT MY NEW WEBSITE FOR MY INTAKE FORM AND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PRICING.

Thank you for considering me to finish your quilt! I currently quilt on a HandiQuilter Avanté and primarily use Glide thread. If you've never used a longarmer before, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when sewing your top.

Click here to see some examples of my work.

FIRST STEPS:

• Please email me before shipping your quilt to discuss quilting options and wait times. 
• If you live in the Orlando, FL area you can email me to arrange a time to drop off your quilt
• Print out this INTAKE FORM and include it when shipping your quilt.

PREPARING YOUR QUILT:

• Square up and press your top and backing.
• Stitch all the way around the edges of the quilt top using a basting stitch length to prevent your edge seams from popping.
• Ensure that your batting and backing are both at least 6” longer and 6” wider than your quilt top - for example, if your top is 50” x 70”, your backing and batting must be at least 56” - 76”.
• Trim loose threads on the back of the quilt otherwise dark thread may show through under light fabric.
• If using a pieced backing, remove the selvages in the seams. Backing seams should be sewn using a ½-inch seam allowance.

SHIPPING GUIDELINES:
Follow these guidelines when shipping:

• Layer your top and backing over batting (if providing) and then fold it up to avoid fold lines. DO NOT BASTE THE LAYERS. 
• Label the top and bottom of your quilt top and backing (pinning with a post-it note is fine)
• Place all items to be shipped in a plastic bag before boxing and shipping - this includes the intake form.

Upon receipt of your quilt, I will submit a few design ideas for you to approve or you have the option of leaving the design completely up to me.


SERVICES & PRICING:
All quilting is done freehand (nothing is computerized)

• Minimum charge for all quilts -- $35.00
• Basic all-over design (ie - paisleys, swirls, loops) -- $0.02 per square inch
• Repeating design that uses basic ruler work-- $0.03 per square inch
• Custom design, with different designs to be used in different blocks (feather design in border, swirls & pebbles in blocks, etc.) -- $0.035 per square inch
• Custom designs with detailed ruler work -- $0.04+ per square inch depending upon complexity of design  

* Prices above are for a single thread color for the entire quilt. Multiple thread colors to match fabric is an additional upcharge. 


ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 
Quilting will begin once a design plan and charges have been discussed and agreed upon.

• Bobbin fee -- $2.50 per full bobbin used on your quilt
• Additional charges may apply to square up backing, iron an excessively wrinkled top and/or backing, etc. These services are billed at $20/hr., with a 1-hour minimum charge.
• For Mail-in clients, USPS return shipping charges will be added to your invoice.

BATTING:

Due to clients wanting a variety of batting, I have stopped stocking my own for purchase. Here are 2 options for you:

• Indicate what brand batting you would like, along with type and size and I will purchase it locally or online for you and include it in your final charges.
• Ship your preferred batting directly to me

The only batting that I will not use is Mountain Mist. Longarm quilting is an investment and as such, it deserves a quality batting.

All prices are subject to change.