Your costs are based upon the actual dimensions of your quilt top. All machine quilting is priced by the square inch. To see the levels of quilting you have to choose from please click here. Please input the dimensions of your quilt top in the estimator below. Estimate does not include batting or an extra services you purchase.
Results of the automatic estimator above are not quotes but are intended as reliable estimation of machine quilting labor charge by Quilted Joy.
Examples of Typical Quilting Costs
Batting
Batting and Backing needs to be a minimum of 8″ wider and 8″ longer than your top. If, for example, your top is 50 x 50, you need batting and backing that is 58 x 58. The extra allows me to have the needed room to attach your quilt to the frame and you get all the extra back in the end. My preferred batting is Hobb’s Heirloom 80/20 cotton batting. You can supply the batting for your top or get it from me. Please note that if you do bring me batting, there are certain batting types I can not accept as they will not work well on a longarm frame.
Preparation of Quilt Top
Please send your quilt top and backing pressed and squared up.
Backing
Clients may supply their own matching backing. Sheets are not the best choice of backing for your handiwork. If you must send a sheet as a backing ensure that you have washed it in hot water a number of times to ensure it has shrunk as much as it wants.
Binding
We offer a complete binding service. We will prepare and attach binding to the front of the quilt by machine, from fabric you provide, and hand finish it to the back of the quilt. To figure this cost, multiply the cost of the service you want, times the total inches of the four sides of your top. We ask for one yard of uncut fabric to construct the binding.
Thread
Needle
There is a $8 new needle and thread charge for each quilt top. This includes around 708 yards of thread (about 3 bobbins worth). Additional thread is $1.50/bobbin.
Embroidered Label
Let us make a special label to celebrate your quilt.
Shipping
Shipping and insurance, for Eastern time zone, is $20 for the first quilt in the box and $10 for each additional quilt in the same box. It is $20 plus $7 for each additional quilt in all other time zones within the mainland US.
The pricing on this page is for your use to estimate the costs of having your top quilted. Please remember, each quilt is different. I’ll be happy to provide a free estimate based on the actual needs of your quilt top. Prices subject to change without notice. Estimates are not contractual bids. Written estimates are free and are honored for 60 days.
Quilts are booked by reservation only and I will need a 50% deposit before I can reserve your quilt’s time on the frame.
I will gladly book your quilting time in advance: call if you want to schedule time, especially if you need the quilt by a certain date. I will call you when your quilt arrives. I will notify you when your quilt is complete and will ship when your payment is received in full.
If you have questions about my pricing please contact me by phone or email. I would be glad to discuss your quilt with you. After seeing the quilt I may suggest certain quilting, but the decision is up to you. If you are working within a limited budget please let me know. I want to work with you within your budget.