Quilting Services, Fees, and Supplies
My Philosophy
I believe in high quality, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. When you bring a quilt to me to be quilted I will give you a very close estimate, depending on the level of quilting you desire, the designs you choose, and the type of thread and batting you choose. Most machine quilters charge a quilting fee and then add additional fees to the total. I do not believe in adding hidden fees. I do not charge a separate setup fee, and under normal circumstances I do not charge for minimal pressing and basic squaring of the backing. If you are inclined to compare prices, please consider not only the per square inch fee, but also ask about additional fees that might be incurred, and ask if website prices are current.
As of 1/1/12 I will NOT be raising my basic fees. However, I will start charging for extra services including major ironing of backings, sizing or trimming backings, backings that are obviously not squared, and patchwork backs or backs that require centering. If you would like to avoid these extra fees, please carefully read the section on quilt prep.
Quilting Types
Edge to Edge:
$0.025/sq.inch. A medium density design of your choice, sewn in rows from edge to edge over the entire quilt. Unlike hand guided paper pantographs, the computer guided system can scale any pattern to any size to fit the proportions of your quilt. Very complex or very dense designs are available for a slightly higher fee. Minimum $60
Semi-Custom:
$0.035-$0.045/sq. inch. A border to border design of your choice over the center of the quilt, with a separate border design. Minimum $80
Custom:
$0.04-$0.08/sq. inch. Blocks, sashing, multiple borders, corners, feathers, echo, stitch-in-the-ditch, stippling, multiple designs. Additional fee for drawing and digitizing an original custom quilting design. Minimum $100
Basting:
$0.0125/sq. inch. The quilt edges will be stabilized and the quilt will be basted every 4-5 inches, or as requested, ready for hand or domestic machine quilting. Minimum $50
Other Services
Consultation and Setup: Included. No additional fee.
Minor Pressing: Included. No additional fee. There will be a fee if your backing requires major ironing.
Squaring the backing: Included. No additional fee, as long as you have made a reasonable attempt to square the backing.
Special Care: Major pressing, backing preparation, minor repairs: $25/hour, as needed. There will be a charge for sizing a backing to the proper size (8” longer and 8” wider than the quilt top).
Binding: $0.12/linear inch. You provide the fabric, binding will be prepared and machine stitched to the trimmed front, ready to be turned and sewn to the back. $0.10/linear inch if you provide the binding, ready to be attached. For an additional $0.18/linear inch, the binding will be carefully hand sewn to the back.
Pricing Examples
Based on Twin 60”x80”, Queen 90”x90”, priced at minimum in each category.
Edge to Edge: Twin $120, Queen $202
Semi-Custom: Twin $168, Queen $283
Custom: Twin $192, Queen $324
Batting, thread, additional services, and tax are extra.
Please note: Minimum fee per quilt will usually apply in each category. The final cost is based on time required to finish your quilt, and sometimes it will be less than the minimum fee, but not more.
How to Arrange for your Quilt to be Quilted
There are two ways to arrange to have your quilt machine quilted with the quilting design, batting, and thread of your choice:
1. Call or email to arrange an appointment to meet in my home studio in Madison, CT. We will discuss your quilt, and choose an appropriate design, thread, and batting. I will provide you with an estimate. Sometimes your quilt takes a little less time to complete than expected, so your final bill might be less than the estimate, but not more!
2. Mail/UPS/FedEx your quilt to me and we will go over the details via phone or email. You can view many of the overall designs that are available in the “Quilting Designs” section of this website, and many of them are featured in the “Gallery” section. Return shipping will cost approximately $15 and includes $100 insurance and delivery confirmation. Please make arrangements with me, and I will provide a mailing address.
Valentine Quiltworks
(203) 214-0982
Email: ValentineQuiltworks@gmail.com
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Batting
High quality quilt batting that is made specifically for machine quilting is essential for superior quality results. It is also necessary for the well being of my very expensive quilting machine. I stock several types of high quality Quilters Dream batting for you to choose from. If I do not stock a type or weight that you prefer, I can order it directly from Quilters Dream. Batting is cut from a large roll and is priced per linear inch to allow you to purchase only as much as you need. I also stock precut king size batting for very large quilts.
Please note: I no longer accept customer provided batting because I have experienced too many quality issues, and several serious machine maintenance problems caused by inferior batting.
Quilters Dream Batting
For more information please visit the Quilters Dream website: Quilters Dream Batting
Due to the increased price of raw materials and price increases from Quilters Dream, as of 5/1/11 the price of batting will be as follows:
Blend (70% cotton, 30% poly, 93” wide)
$0.29/linear inch ($10.44/yard)
Cotton Select Natural (100% cotton, 93” wide)
$0.32/linear inch ($11.52/yard)
Cotton Select White (100% cotton, 93” wide)
$0.38/linear inch ($13.68/yard)
Cotton Deluxe Natural (100% cotton, higher loft, 93” wide)
$0.43/linear inch ($15.48/yard)
Wool (100% wool, machine washable, 93” wide)
$0.39/linear inch ($14.04/yard)
Puff (100% poly, puffy and light, 93” wide
$0.27/linear inch ($9.72/yard)
Poly Select (100% poly, dense, mid weight, 60" wide)
$0.19/linear inch ($6.84/yard)
Poly Select (100% poly, dense, mid weight, 93" wide)
$0.24/linear inch ($8.64/yard)
Poly Deluxe (100% poly, dense, heavier weight, 60” wide)
$0.21/linear inch ($7.56/yard)
Poly Deluxe (100% poly, dense, heavier weight, 93” wide)
$0.27/linear inch ($9.72/yard)
Thread
The following high quality threads are available in a wide range of colors. Price depends on the size of your quilt and the density of the quilting. Fee is based on the actual number of bobbins used.
A&E Signature Threads:
Perma-Core Wrapped poly, solid colors
Signature 100% Cotton, solid colors
Signature 100% Cotton, variegated colors
Superior Threads:
Superior Omni Wrapped poly, solid colors
Superior King Tut 100% Cotton, variegated colors
Superior So Fine 100% Poly, solid colors
*All prices are in effect as of 2/1/08, subject to change without notice. Updated 4/24/11
