Longarm Quilting Services Pricing

Longarm Quilting Services Pricing Information
Winter 2020
  • Maximum width my longarm quilting frame can accommodate:  108” (274 cm) - note: this is the maximum size of the backing!
  • The pricing for each quilt will be determined by the size of the quilt and the complexity of the quilting. 
  • Rates are per square inch.  To determine square inches, measure the length and width of your quilt top, then multiply these numbers.  For example, in a quilt that is 60” x 80”, there are 4,800 square inches in the quilt top.
  • Each quilting engagement will include a quote, where we discuss and agree on the quilting plan to be completed.  These are general guidelines.  
These sample charges are an example of how a 60” x 80” (4,800 sq in) quilting plan would be priced.

Edge to edge basic design: $0.03/sq in .... $144 
  • Light density quilting design
  • Automated computerized stitching
  • One design over the entire quilt
  • One thread colour
Light Custom: $0.075/sq in .... $360
  • Light density quilting design
  • Individual blocks in quilt may have one or two separate designs
  • May have borders and/or blocks with some seams stitched in the ditch
  • Any quilt that is not stitched by my robotics is at least "light custom"
  • One or two thread colours
Custom: $0.10/sq in and up .... $480 and up
  • Two or more borders receiving unique designs 
  • Elements receiving unique designs (different blocks, applique, sashing, cornerstones)
  • Various background treatments to emphasize and complement the quilt design
  • May have borders and/or blocks with some seams stitched in the ditch
  • May have multiple thread colours
Basting: $0.0125 / sq in ... $60
  • I will prepare your quilt for you to quilt it!  
  • Large stitches (1 or 2 or 4 stitches per inch)
  • Straight lines or big meander
  • Thread - regular thread, or ask me about water soluble thread!
Additional Services:

Binding:  this 60" x 80" quilt top has a 280" perimeter (measure around all the outside of the quilt).  Rates are per linear inch.

Binding – partial:  $0.20 .... $56  
  • You provide prepared binding, I machine stitch to front only, you finish the back.  Quilt is trimmed ¼” outside the edge.
Binding – partial plus prep: $0.30 .... $84 
  • You provide the fabric, I make the binding, machine stitch to front, you finish the back. Quilt is trimmed ¼” outside the edge, or
  • You provide the fabric, I machine stitch to the back, fold to the front and complete the binding by machine on the front.  Corners are mitered.
Full binding: $90 / HOUR .... approximately $360
  • You provide the fabric, I make the binding, machine stitch to the front and hand stitch to the back.  
  • I hand stitch very slowly and detest this task. Really, I'd rather not do this at all, ever!  I will if needed, and I'm very good at it, it is just really expensive as it keeps me from doing other things I like so much better - like ruler work custom quilting. 
Trimming:  $30
  • Your quilt is returned to you untrimmed, unless you request trimming.  
  • Quilt is trimmed 1/4" outside of the edge of the top.
  • Trimmed bits and pieces are returned to you.
Seams: $10 per seam
  • If your backing is not wide enough (less than the required 8" wider than the top), we may decide to add a muslin strip to each side.  
Additional Detail
  • There is a $75 minimum charge to load any quilt/project, regardless of size.
  • There is a $15 setup / thread charge on each project.  
  • Top and bobbin threads will be matched in colour.
  • HST applies to all sales.

** Prices are subject to change without notice.