Proper Preparation Saves You Money!

You can find a list of my pricing options on my services and pricing page, but the best thing you can do to save yourself money is to follow these easy longarm quilting preparation guidelines.

~ Press the quilt top well and trim off dangling threads.

~ Make sure seams are secure.

~ Staystitch the outside edge to stabilize, especially with bias edges.

~ Make sure borders lie flat. I charge $20 to fix a ruffled border.

~ Prepare backing by making it at least 6 inches wider and longer than the quilt top.

~ Trim off selvages on backing seams to avoid puckering on your quilt top.

Feel Free to Contact Me with Questions.

It is always better to ask before, rather than after you have delivered your quilt to me. Be one of my favorite customers and call ahead with questions. It will save you money and avoid any delays in the turn-around time for your quilt.


Pricing for Long Arm Machine Quilting and More...

Tami with machine quilted baptist fan quilt

Pricing varies by quilt size and quilting design. Pricing is figured by square inches (length X width) which makes the math much easier and more accurate than square feet or square yards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I can provide you with both a quote and an estimated completion date.

Machine Quilting Rates

  • I can help you decide on a quilting style based on your budget, taste, and quilt top pattern.
  • The minimum charge for machine quilting on my Gammill Classic Hand-Guided Machine is $.02 per square inch or $50, whichever is greater. This includes open pantographs, light freemotion quilting, and more.
  • The minimum pricing for machine quilting on the Statler Stitcher is $.025 per square inch or $50, whichever is greater. You can choose from my design library of 100s of patterns, and I can also create a custom pattern for you for an additional charge.
  • The minimum pricing for ruler work or stitch in the ditch is $.03 per square inch or $50, whichever is greater.
  • Custom work starts at $.035 per square inch or $50, whichever is greater. Custom work includes any quilt top with a flange, border treatments, dense freemotion quilting, or multiple block treatments in the body of the quilt. Please contact me for a quote.

Batting Prices

  • I carry Hobbs Heirloom Batting in the 94" width (queen) at $10.00 a linear yard and 120" width (king) for $11.00 a linear yard.
  • Please remember that I will NOT quilt on Mountain Mist. You've invested far too much time to skimp on the batting just because no one will see it.

Binding Fees

  • Make straight grain binding from your fabric, $10.00
  • Make bias binding from your fabric, $15.00
  • Machine apply only, for you to finish, $20.00
  • Machine apply for me to hand finish, $20.00 PLUS $3.00 per linear foot

Piece Backings

  • $15.00 per seam

Miscellaneous Fees

  • Pressing: $25.00
  • Repair a seam before it is loaded: $15.00
  • Repair a seam during machine quilting: $20.00
  • Shipping and handling: Actual postage, plus $5.00

Consulting and Group Lesson Rates for Long Arm Machine Quilters

  • Consulting is available for $75/hour.
  • Phone support is available for $50.00/hour.
  • Group lessons are available in 4 hour blocks for $300.00, not including travel and lodging expenses.

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