Quilting

• The studio uses Glide thread 40 wt and 60 wt. The price of thread is included in quilting price.
• All quilting designs are edge to edge.
• Price is determined by square inch. The price is 2 – 3 cents per square inch for all designs shown on the Quilt Designs Page. 
• Example: A quilt top that is 50 inches X 75 inches. 50 X 75 = 3750 x $.02 = $75

Minimum Charge

The minimum quilting charge is $50. A small quilt or table runner will be rounded up to the $50 minimum.

Batting

The studio stocks batting by the roll. Batting can be ordered from Quilter’s Dream, but will be subject to any shipping delays. Please ask if you have any questions. Batting price is not included in the square inch quilting price.

• Natural Dream 100% Cotton Medium Loft (93″ Wide): $9 per yard
• Natural 80% Cotton/20% Poly (93″ Wide): $9 per yard
• Natural 100% Cotton Supreme Loft (93″ Wide): $13 per yard
• White 80% Cotton/20% Poly (93″ Wide): $9 per yard
• Dream Bamboo Blend: $11 per yard

You’ve finished piecing a beautiful quilt top! Congratulations! We are so honored to be able to help you finish your quilt. We know how much love you have put into your quilt.

Here are some tips that will help you get the best results from your longarm quilting experience:

• Measure each side of your quilt.
• Backing and batting should be 5 inches larger on each side of the quilt. A quilt top that measures 50in by 50in should have a backing that is at least 60in by 60in. The backing can be bigger than that, but definitely not smaller. Extra fees may apply if we need to put extra time into getting your quilt ready to load.
• Place a safety pin at the top of your quilt if your quilt is directional.
• Please press your top and backing as flat as possible.
• Stray threads and raveling fabric should be trimmed as best as you can. (Dark threads can be seen through a light quilt top). A 1/8 inch seam around the edge of the quilt helps to stabilize your quilt top edge seams for the longarm process.
• If piecing your backing fabric, please try to make the seam horizontal with the top of the quilt as it gives a smoother finish on the back.
• Basting is not needed for longarm quilting. The 3 layers of your quilt will be loaded separately onto the frame. You do not need to baste your quilt layers before bringing them to us.
• Quilting does not correct piecing problems. Fullness and/or puckers within a quilt top cannot be quilted out. We cannot guarantee that puckers and tucks won’t be sewn in. In some cases excessive fullness in borders may result in quilt top corners not being square. The flatter your quilt top is, the better the finished quilt will be. We will do our best to make your quilt as beautiful as possible.

Additional fees may apply if extra time is needed getting your quilt ready to load. If you have any questions, please ask!

If you’re ready to have your quilt top finished, complete the form below.

Instructions For Mailing:

1.  Follow all steps found on the quilt preparation page under the Quilt Preparation tab (above) before packaging your quilt top for mailing.

2.   Use a safety pin to attach your identifying information to the quilt top. An index card works great for this. This label should list your complete name, address, phone number along with return shipping instructions.  (Sometimes completed quilts are shipped to a different recipient than the sender.)

3.  Place your quilt top into a strong clear plastic bag to protect it in case the box gets wet.  You can purchase extra-large ziplock-type bags that will work nicely for this step.  Please do NOT put your quilt in an opaque plastic garbage bag, well-meaning people could assume it is garbage and throw it away!

4.  Mail your quilt in a strong, NEW box; one that will not easily get crushed or damaged in shipping.  If using a previously used box, make sure all old barcodes and addresses are covered. We prefer to use the same box to return your quilt to you. If you use a box that is a little bit larger than is needed for your unfinished quilt it should work fine. 

5.  Write your return address and my address directly onto the outside of the box with a permanent waterproof marker and then completely cover both addresses with clear packaging tape and over ALL of the flaps and edges that could get caught in a machine and conveyor belts.  Do not use masking tape as it is not strong enough to hold up to all the stresses of shipping.

6.  Insure your quilt – a small fee, but a huge help if it is lost or damaged!  Do NOT list “quilt” as the contents of the box – list textiles, fabric, or linens, anything but quilt!  Quilts are known to have been stolen.

7.  Ship it so that the shop has to sign for it when it arrives.  You do not want it sitting outside in a rain or snow storm. The shop address is 790 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.