QUILTING RATES
Square Inch Price
I charge 2.5 cents per square inch for all edge-to-edge pantograph designs.
Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .025 = $120.
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Do you want custom quilting done on your quilt? This can be free-motion quilting (feathers in borders, flower meanders in squares, etc), or it can be some computerized designs centered in blocks or in borders. These designs are 3 cents per square inch.
Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .03 = $144.
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My minimum quilting charge is $50. This means that a small quilt or table runner's square inch price will be rounded up to the $50 minimum.
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Do you need something special done? Maybe you hate binding and you would like to simply receive a finished quilt. That would involve trimming, sewing on the binding, and then hand- or machine-binding the rest. All of that can be done, but it depends on your timeframe and your quilt. Ask me about it and we'll come up with something that you love.
Batting
I use and stock my favorite Quilters Dream batting in the 80/20 cotton/poly blend, 100% cotton, and in the 100% poly. I have limited quantities of wool batting in stock, please ask for availability.
Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square inch price.
I charge for batting by the linear inch from queen rolls of batting except in the case of special orders. I will use only what is needed for your quilt (smallest side + a 5" margin) and charge per inch.
For example, if you have a 60" x 80" quilt, I would cut 65" of the batting of your choice.
65" of 100% cotton deluxe loft @ $0.40/in = $26.00
65" of 80/20 cotton/poly blend @ $0.33/in = $21.45
65" of 100% poly @ $0.26/in = $16.90
Thread
I stock both Glide #50 weight and Isacord (#50) polyester threads. If you prefer a softer cotton look, I have several colors of Aurifil #40 wt cotton. I charge a flat $5 for each quilt to cover all thread. If I need to do anything extra, it's included in your square inch price.
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My personal style attempts to match or blend thread color with the lighter areas of your quilt. But this is YOUR quilt! Let me know if you have a preference on thread color.
Photography
I'm not a professional photographer but I do my best to take "nice" photos with my "good" camera! :) Upon completion of the quilting, I will take photos of your quilt and then text/email you those images to use however you would like. I'd just ask that you credit me for the photo and/or quilting if posting publicly. This extra service is included in your square inch price.
Shipping
Shipping your top and backing to me: I live in Pleasant Grove, AL, and would be happy to receive your top and backing by mail. I'd recommend sending your materials enclosed in some kind of sack or bag to protect against possible moisture in transit and then placed in a hard-sided cardboard box. Make sure the box is securely taped and labeled clearly.
Return shipping: I will send your quilt back to you in the manner described above via USPS Priority mail (using flat rate when possible/economical). Priority mail comes with $50 of insurance and a tracking number but please indicate on your intake form if you would like me to buy any additional insurance on your behalf. It's a great idea to insure your valuables against loss or damage while with the Postal Service, but I don't require it.
Other Costs
As mentioned above, batting is not included in the square inch price. I'm required by the State of Alabama to collect a 10% sales tax on the batting, but not on the quilting service portion of an invoice. Shipping, and any design/pantograph fees are not subject to sales tax for Alabama.