RATES
Square Inch Price
I charge 0.23 cents per square inch for all designs.
Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .023 = $110.40.
My minimum quilting charge is $50. This means that a small quilt or table runner's square inch price will be rounded up to the $50 minimum.
Batting
I use and stock Hobbs batting in the 80/20 cotton/poly blend and Quilter's Dream 100% cotton batting and 80/20 cotton-polyester blend available for purchase. If you're interested in bamboo, wool or another type of batting, please let me know.
I charge for batting by the linear inch from queen rolls of batting except in the case of special orders. I will use only what is needed for your quilt (smallest side + a 5" margin) and charge per inch.
For example, if you have a 60" x 80" quilt, I would cut 65" of the batting of your choice.
65" of 80/20 cotton/poly blend @ $0.33 in = $21.45
If I special order a different batting blend the price will be discussed prior to ordering.
Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square inch price.
Thread
I stock Glide thread (#40 weight). I don't charge any extra fees for thread use, it's included in your square inch price.
My personal style attempts to match or blend thread color with the lighter areas of your quilt. But this is YOUR quilt! Let me know if you have a preference on thread color.
Binding Service
Binding made by the client; I will machine sew the binding to the back and then the front of
the quilt. ($0.12 per linear inch)
Please indicate on your form if you are interested on adding binding to your quilt.
Ex. 50+50+60+60=220 x 0.12= $26.40
Shipping
Shipping your top and backing to me: I live in Virginia, USA, and would be happy to receive your top and backing by mail. I'd recommend sending your materials enclosed in some kind of sack or 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.
Return shipping: I will send your quilt back to you in the manner described above via USPS Priority mail (using flat rate when possible/economical). Priority mail comes with $50 of insurance and a tracking number but please indicate on your intake form if you would like me to buy any additional insurance on your behalf. It's a great idea to insure your valuables against loss or damage while with the Postal Service, but I don't require it.
Other Costs
As mentioned above, batting is not included in the square inch price. I'm required by the State of Virginia to collect a 5.3 % sales tax on the quilting service portion of an invoice. Batting, shipping, and any design/pantograph fees are not subject to sales tax if outside the state of Virginia.