Quilting Services and Fees

Professional Machine Quilting for the Discriminating Quilter

Quilting Services and Fees

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 and the design you choose, and whether or not you purchase batting from me. 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.

Edge to Edge: $.023-$.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: $.033-$.035/sq. inch. A border to border design of your choice over the center of the quilt, with separate border designs. Minimum $80

Custom: $.035-$.08/sq. inch. Blocks, sashing, multiple borders, corners, feathers, echo, minimal stitch-in-the-ditch, less dense stippling, multiple designs. Additional fee for drawing and digitizing an original custom design. Minimum $100

Heirloom: Starting at $.06/sq. inch. Very dense quilting with echo, stippling, stitch-in-the-ditch.

Basting: $.01/sq. inch. The quilt edges will be stabilized and the quilt will be basted every 4-6 inchs or as requested, ready for hand quilting. Minimum $60

Consultation and Setup: Included, No additional fee.

Pressing (minor): Included, No additional fee.

Squaring the Backing: Included, No additional fee.

Special Care: Major pressing, backing preparation, minor repairs: $25/hour, as needed. There will be a $6 fee for cutting oversized backing to the proper size (8" wider and 8" longer than the quilt top).

Binding: $.12/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. For an additional $.18/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: $110, Queen $186

Semi-Custom: Twin: $144, Queen $243

Custom: Twin: $168, Queen $284

Batting, thread, additional services, and tax are extra.

Please note: As of 9/25/09 I no longer accept customer provided batting. Please see below.

There are two ways to arrange to have your quilt machine quilted with the quilting design, batting, and thread color 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, 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 on quilts in the "Gallery" section. Return shipping costs approximately $15 and includes $100 insurance.

Shipping: If you would like to ship your quilt to me to be quilted, please call or email me for details.

Valentine Quiltworks (203) 214-0982

Email: ValentineQuiltworks@gmail.com

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 this will be less than the minimum fee, but not more.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

Batting

High quality quilt batting that is made specifically for machine quilting is essential for superior quilting 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 in order to allow you to purchase only as much as you need. I also stock precut king size batting for very large quilts.

Please note: As of 9/25/09 I no longer accept customer provided batting because I have experienced too many quality issues, and several serious machine maintenance issues from using inferior batting.

Quilter's Dream Batting:

Blend (70% cotton, 30% poly, 93" wide)
       $0.29/linear inch ($10.44/yard)

Cotton Select Natural (100% cotton, 93" wide)
       $0.30/linear inch ($10.80/yd)

Cotton Select White (100% cotton, 93" wide)
       $0.35/linear inch ($12.60/yd.)

Cotton Deluxe Natural (100% cotton, high loft, 93" wide)
       $0.39/linear inch ($14.04/yd.)

Wool (100% wool, machine washable, 93" wide)
       $0.37/linear inch ($13.32/yard)

Puff (100% poly, puffy and light, 93" wide)

$0.24/linear inch ($8.64/yd.)

Poly Select (100% poly, 60" wide)
$0.16/linear inch ($5.76/yard)

Thread

The following high quality threads are available in a wide range of colors. Prices depend 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: $5.00-$7.00

     Signature 100% Cotton: $7.00-$10.00

    Signature 100% Cotton Variegated: $10.00-$14.00

Superior Threads:

Superior King Tut Variegated 100% Cotton: $12.00-$15.00

*All prices are in effect as of 2/1/09, subject to change without notice. Updated 5/5/09