Exquisite Long Arm Quilting

 The second category, $0.055 per square inch, includes simple blocks or motifs in various areas of the quilt, without any sashing, stitch-in-the-ditch, or carefully-aligned elements. A single border can be included. For example, if you have a baby quilt with a series of squares where you want to have a teddy bear or a duck in each square, this is your category.  

The photo shows a quilt made with 10" square layer cake fabrics, with a border on two sides, a complex-looking example of Level 2. Additional pictures of the quilt are available in the photo gallery.

 I reserve the right to modify the above prices if the project is unusually outside my expectations of the category. A "simple square block quilt" with 2" squares, each having their own motif, will not be Level 2. It is probably Level 4. If unsure, drop me a line. 

Quilt backing should be at least 8" longer and wider than the top, allowing a 4" margin on each side for installation on the frame. The backing should be complete (seamed) prior to drop off. If I have to do any sewing of the backing, a $25 hourly fee applies. Bed sheets will not be accepted as backing. If there is any lack of clarity regarding the right side, direction to load (patterned fabric), or which is the quilt top or backing (whole cloth), please mark them. Seams in backs should be in one direction to the extent possible (for loading parallel to the frame, as seams rolled up on the bar will cause un-even stretching of the backing and can lead to puckers/pleats). 

The batting should also be larger than the quilt top, at least eight inches longer and wider than the top. I can provide batting if desired. If you provide your own, I advise not to "skimp" on the batting, as it affects the entire character of the quilt. A 100% cotton batting will be "stiffer" than an 80/20 (cotton/polyester), and wool or bamboo is the softest and has the most drape. 

Double batting can be accommodated. Due to the extra care required with a double batting, the quilting charge will be increased 15% when a double batting is used.

Please iron the top and remove all loose threads, especially dark threads behind light fabric. 

If the quilt is so out-of-square that off-frame modifications are required (such as removing and re-applying borders), I will consult with you on the necessary changes. Such non-quilting work will incur a $25 per hour fee. To check that your borders are quiltable, lay the quilt top on a flat surface, such as the floor, and verify that the borders are not "ruffled" (borders too long), or the inner quilt ballooned (borders too small). 

 If you are not local, quilts can be shipped. Make sure to ship via a reliable method with tracking. Contact me for details on shipping, drop-off or pick up. Please coordinate with me for an appointment to drop off if you will be delivering in person. 

Please fill out a Quilt Intake Form, available in the Customer Downloads section. You can fill it out on your computer and email it to me (lisakay2004@icloud.com), or print it and bring/send it with your quilt, or I can provide you a form when you deliver your quilt.

I currently have Hobbs 80/20 120" and Hobbs 108" wool batting rolls in stock. For a bed-sized quilt, if both dimensions (plus eight inches) are within the 120" or 108" size (allowing the quilt to fit sideways to the batting roll), the batting purchase will be based on the shorter dimension plus eight inches. If the longer dimension (plus eight inches) does not fit in the roll width, the longer dimension must be used for the batting purchase length. For the resulting length, 80/20 batting is $0.40 per linear inch (not square inch), and wool batting is $0.50 per linear inch. 

The cost of the thread itself is included in the quilting pricing. Bringing your own thread is discouraged, as I know what works with my machine. However, if you have your heart set on a particular thread, such as a certain variegated thread you bought at a quilt show to coordinate with your fabric, I can try to use it -- if it is quilting thread in a cone, but I reserve the right to substitute thread if a sample section does not quilt well, breaks often, etc. I carry primarily solid colors, and I am prepared to order in colors if I do not have quite the color you want.

Rates for each step:

Make binding with fabric you supply:
$0.08 per linear inch

Attach standard binding to quilt (for you to hand or machine finish)
$0.10 per linear inch

Hand OR Machine finishing
$0.15 per linear inch

Rates for partial or whole service:

Make and attach binding (with your fabric) for YOU to hand or machine finish
$0.18 per linear inch

Attach standard binding you supply to quilt and Hand OR Machine finish for a completed quilt.
$0.25 per linear inch

Make, attach AND Hand OR Machine finish standard binding so you receive a finished quilt
$0.33 per linear inch

Note:  Any curved edges or use of bias binding will incur additional fees.

Madison County and Illinois sales tax of 6.85% will be applied. I have to pay it, so you have to pay it. Uncle Sam gets his share.