We quilt on a Larry APQS Long-arm free-motion quilting machine with a pantograph table. We offer many pantograp patterns which you can find here and will order patterns if we don’t already have them in stock. Pantographs with an * indicate extra difficulty, therefore there is a small added charge for these patterns.
There is a minimum charge of $35.00 regardless of the design choice.
We charge separately for batting. We carry Quilter’s Dream beige cotton batting as well as cotton blend batting in black, beige and white.
With 1/2 yard material for binding . . . . . . $ .18 @ linear inch
With prepared binding . . . . . . $ .09 @ linear inch
To estimate the price of quilting you will measure the width and length of your quilt top. If your quilt is 72 inches wide and 84 inches long, you would do the following:72x84=6048 square inches. Then multiply by .02. So 6048x.02=$120.96.
When we receive your quilt we will go over it to check for any issues that may effect quilting. If we need to make any adjustments or fix any issues, we may add an extra $20, but will contact you first to discuss it with you.
If you mail your quilt to us, the USPS return shipping charge will be added to your invoice.
Accuracy
Accuracy while creating your quilt top is the single most important issue to ensure the best results for machine quilting. The elements of the quilt (top, batting and backing) are secured to three rails which are exactly parallel to one another in addition to side clamps to stabilize the backing. For this reason, the top and backing must be square to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
Using fine, strong thread for piecing ensures accurate seam allowances, as well as pressing. We use baking soda and water as a great alternative starch that works great!
Borders
Borders that are not properly measured and applied may appear wavy (slightly too long) or pinched (slightly too short). In either case, quilting will not fix it. For accurate borders, measure your quilt in three places along the length - add these three measurements and divide by 3 to get the average. This is the length you should cut your side borders. Mark the center of the quilt side, and the center of the border - line up at center point and pin every few inches along the whole length of the border, easing as necessary so the ends line up. Repeat the process for the top and bottom borders (now you are including the side borders in your measurements).
Backing
Backing should measure at least 4" larger than the quilt top on all four sides.
Backing fabric should be 100% cotton, seamed, if necessary, squared and pressed with seam allowances pressed open. If a backing is pieced, please use a horizontal seam if possible with a 1/2” seam. When choosing backing fabric, think about color and contrast in relation to the quilt top, and try to choose something that coordinates or is similar - this provides the best results when choosing thread color and type for the top and bottom - the closer, the better.
If your backing is a very dark fabric, please consider a black or beige batting. Long-arm machines require the use of very large needles, and even with the sharpest needle in the world, some batting may poke through to the back. To avoid white dots here and there showing through on your backing fabric, a dark batt may be just the answer.
Finishing Touches
Press the quilt top and backing fabric well and trim all threads.
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