Quilt prep & Requirements

If your quilt top is not squared up before quilting, it will not be square after quilting.  If this is very important to you, then I suggest taking the time to square it up.  I try very hard to make sure the quilt is smooth during quilting but I will not over manipulate the quilt to force it into being "square".  Another suggestion or tip is to leave borders a bit wider than the desired finished quilt to leave room for squaring up after quilting.  That is totally up to you.  Sometimes there is fullness in a quilt and I may use Best Press to help alleviate it.  Please let me know if you wish for me to not use this.

Backing fabric needs to be 10" longer AND wider than the quilt top or 5 inches all the way around. Loading the quilt onto the frame takes up fabric and I have clamps that are on the sides.  I am not wanting you to just spend more money on fabric.  I promise.  :) It is an essential part of longarm quilting. There will be a minimum charge of $10 if the backing is not big enough.   If there is a seam in the backing it is preferred that it is sewn horizontally. I cannot guarantee that a vertical seam will be in the center of the quilt.  Please make sure that all edges are straight.  If using a batik backing or a stiff backing with sizing in it, please wash backing fabric and a bit of fabric softener is helpful as well.  

Batting also needs to be 10" longer and wider than the quilt top. I have cotton queen size batting to purchase.  Cost will vary depending on what brand I have in stock.   Please provide a good quality batting if you provide it yourself.  In order to insure a good quality stitch, a good quality batting is necessary.  

I charge $.02 a square inch for all edge to edge quilting.  There is a minimum charge of $65 for a small quilt. To figure out the cost, you multiply the width and length of the quilt in inches and then multiply that times .02.  For example, a 70 x 70 inch quilt would be, 70 x 70=4900

4900 x .02=$98.00