Square Inch Price
Edge-to-Edge Designs: 2 cents per square inch
Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .02 = $96.00.
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Semi-Custom: 5 cents per square inch. Semi-Custom is one edge-to-edge design in the top center plus one border design. From the example above, that would be 60 x 80 = 4800 x .05 = $240.00.
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Custom Quilting: 6 to 8 cents per square inch. The actual price will be determined after consultation with you. The picture to the right is an example of custom quilting.
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There is a minimum quilting charge of $50. This means that a small quilt or table runner's square inch price will be rounded up to the $50 minimum.
Rates
Batting
Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square inch quilting price. The batting charge is by the square inch.
For example, if you have a 60" x 80" quilt: 4800" of Hobbs 80/20 cotton poly @ $.004 = $19.20
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Currently stocked batting include:
Hobbs 80% Cotton / 20% Poly @ $.004
Hobbs 100% Natural Cotton @ $.004
Warm and Natural Cotton @ $.004
Quilters Dream 100% Bamboo @ $.005
Linda's Deluxe 60% Cotton / 40% Poly @ $.005
Hobbs Thermore Extra-light Poly (Perfect for Minky backings) @ $.005
Hobbs 100% Heirloom Wool @ $.006
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Thread
I stock 40 wt. Glide thread which is a trilobal polyester with a sheen and Innovatech which is also 40 wt. polyester with a matte finish. I find this thread gives excellent results. However, I have used other threads successfully and am open to discussing your preferences and am willing to order what I don't have in stock. I also stock a wide range of Superior Fantastico Verigated threads which I have been using a lot. My customers have been happily surprised with the results. There is a $7.00 flat fee for thread.
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Binding
I can prepare binding strips and attached them to your quilt. However, please note that all binding work is done by machine. Specifically, I do NOT sew bindings to the back by hand. When I sew the binding to the back, I will "stitch in the binding ditch" from the front and there will be a visible line of stitching on the binding on the back. I will attached binding to the front of the quilt with mitered corners for $ .30 per linear inch or completely sew the binding to the front and back for $ .50 per linear inch.
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If you want me to prepare and attach your binding, add that to the booking form, and I will calculate how much fabric you need to send to me to create the binding.
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Producing a Custom or T-Shirt Quilt
I have recently been getting requests to make custom quilts. I CAN do this. However, it will not be free, nor will it be the cost of a blanket or quilt from a department store. It will be the cost of a CUSTOM WORK OF ART. There are many factors that go into making a custom quilt, but for simplicity there are two basic items - Materials Cost and Labor Cost. My Labor Cost is between $ .15 to $ .25 per square inch. This price includes the design, cutting, and sewing the top, quilting the top with batting and backing, and finishing with a double fold binding. Example: a Throw size quilt that is 45" x 65" at $ .15 would be $438.75 PLUS the cost of the materials. An average amount of fabric for that quilt would be 3 yards for the front, 3 yards for the back, and 1/2 yard for the binding. The current price for good quality fabric is approximately $12.99 per yard. The cost of the batting would be about $12.00. In this example, the Material Cost would be $96.43. THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS CUSTOM QUILT WOULD BE $535.18. Of course, you may choose to provide your own fabric and that would reduce the cost of your quilt.
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T-Shirt Quilts are a wonderful way to preserve memories - schools and activities, vacations, sports teams - and so much more. T-Shirt quilts are priced at $20 to $25 per shirt plus the cost of additional materials for sashing, borders, backing, binding, and batting, depending on the style of quilted selected.
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All custom quilt requests will require an appointment for an in-person consultation to discuss the details and receive an accurate price quotation.
Shipping
If you are local you are lucky to be able to skip shipping! I will be thrilled to schedule an appointment to meet with you in my studio. This is always fun! I will photograph your quilt and audition quilt designs over it (for your selection) and assist in thread and batting selections.
If you aren't near to Auburn, Maine - don't be afraid. I have worked with MANY clients who have been shipping to me over the past 5 years. I will be happy to receive your top and backing by a delivery service ie: USPS Priority, UPS, or FedEx Ground. These all provide tracking numbers for your package. I'd recommend sending your materials enclosed in a plastic 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. Please send me the tracking number when you send a quilt, so that I can watch for it.
Return shipping: I will send your quilt back to you in the most economical manner possible via USPS Priority mail, UPS or FedEx, and billed on your invoice. All three methods provide tracking numbers which I will provide to you on your invoice.
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Photography
I'm not a professional photographer but I do my best to take "nice" photos of your finished quilt. Upon completion, I will text or email those images for you 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.
Other Costs
As mentioned above, batting and thread are not included in the square inch price. Those materials and any other fabric utilized in the quilt will be subject to sales tax of __% if you are in the state of Maine. Custom embroidered quilt labels are also available for $20 per label.
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Payment
After the work is complete, a PayPal invoice will be sent to you. If you are local, you will still receive a PayPal invoice, but you may pay by cash or check if you prefer.
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I really do appreciate timely payments as that enables me to mail your project(s) back to you right away.
Click the 'Book a Quilt' button to get the ball rolling!