Crystal Smythe     -    Tecumseh, Michigan    -    517.423.9500    -    long-arm-lyrics@comcast.net

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hand-guided
machine
quilting


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Updated
01/26/2006

Quilting Services and Prices

Quilting prices are calculated based upon a charge per square inch. To the find the square inch measurement of your quilt top, multiply the length by the width of the quilt. Items A-D reflect quilting labor. Extra charges apply for thread, batting, binding, or other special services.

A

“All-over” quilting
1˝˘ per square inch

Simple Pantographs or Freehand meandering especially for your quilt, including the classic style (puzzle pieces), swirls, flowers, leaves, hearts, loops or motifs from your fabric

B

Border plus “all-over”
2˘ per square inch

Adds a border or stencil motif to an all-over design, complex pantographs, small meandering or stippling,
limited stitch-in-the-ditch

C

Creative Custom
3˘ per square inch

Coordinating quilting designs in blocks, multiple patterns, borders, interlocking designs, circles or stitch-in-the-ditch

D

Designer Heirloom
4-5˘ per square inch

Coordinating designs including feathers, circles, paisley, cables, cross-hatching; dense stippling, textures or fillers, McTavishing; trapunto, extensive stitch-in-the-ditch, outlining, multiple borders or separate sashing designs 

E

Extras

Basting for the hand-quilter done in 4” rows and easy to remove ($30.00 minimum)

˝˘ per
square inch

Half Binding – machine stitched to the front to be turned and hand-stitched by the client

10˘ per linear inch

Complete Binding – machine stitched to the front and hand stitched to the back

25˘ per linear inch

Thread – Cotton, Poly or Specialty Threads

$8-$15

Thread Changes  $2 each 
(not to exceed $20)
$2 per change

Miscellaneous Labor Charges (pressing, squaring, seaming) One Hour Minimum

$20 per hour

Batting – Hobbs 80/20

17˘ per linear inch

 

For Best Results:
Batting and backing should be 8 inches longer and wider than quilt top

Square and press all backings and quilt tops.
Trim loose threads.

Please Note– excess fullness may cause puckers and tucks when quilted.


I request permission to photograph your quilt 
for publication purposes.
If your quilt is displayed or published
 I would appreciate recognition.
Thank you for your business. 
I’m happy to help you finish your quilt.