Located next to Ginger's Restaurant in Wilkins Station Plaza. Open TUE-SAT, 10AM-6PM.
Quilting Services
Quilting Services
I provide both computer-guided and hand-guided quilting options to finish your quilt. The following services are offered:
- All-Over, Edge-to-Edge Designs
- Custom Quilting with attention to separate designs in blocks, sashings and borders, trim work around applique or special fill designs.
- Hybrid Quilting using both hand-guided and computerized quilting to provide a special finish to your quilt.
I strive to return your quilt to you in the shortest time possible without compromising the quality of your finished quilt. Due to increased demand, my current turnaround time for edge-to-edge, allover designs is approximately 5-6 weeks. My current turnaround time for custom and hybrid quilting averages 12-16 months.
Pricing
Pricing will vary with each project and the information provided here will allow you to estimate the cost of your quilt. During your free consultation, I will be able to provide you with the most accurate price possible.
Quilting charges are based on the type of quilting you request and the size of the quilt. The price is calculated by the square inch. To estimate the cost of having your quilt done, simply multiply the width of your quilt top by the length of your quilt top, then multiply this answer by the charge listed below.
(Width of Quilt x Length of Quilt x Charge = Estimated Cost)
Type of Quilting Charge
All Over, Edge-to-Edge Design: $ .03/sq. inch & up
Light Custom: $ .05/sq. inch & up
Heirloom Custom: $ .07/sq. inch & up
Example of a quilt that measures 56 x 72:
Edge-to-Edge Design - 56 x 72 = 4032 x .03 = $120.96
Custom - 56 x 72 = 4032 x .05 = $201.60
Pricing
Thread is included in the cost of quilting. I use Signature Cotton 40 weight and Superior Omni Polyester 40 weight threads. I will consider using specialty threads; however, these threads have been proven to provide wonderful results with my machine.
Designs are included in the cost of quilting.
Batting - You may provide your own batting, or batting can be provided for you at an additional cost. I currently stock:
Hobbs 80/20 Blend (96" wide) -- $10 per yard
Hobbs 80/20 Blend (120" wide) -- $12 per yard
Hobbs 100% Cotton -- $12 per yard
Hobbs 100% Wool -- $24 per yard
Hobbs Polyester -- $9 per yard
Extra batting not used in the quilting process will be returned to you. Other types of batting are available upon request.
Additional Charges - To avoid add-on charges (and potential delays), please prepare your quilt as instructed in the Quilt Prep Section. Should I encounter any issues that may cause you to incur additional costs or delays in completing your quilt, I will contact you for your approval prior to completing the work.
Quilt Preparation
Please review the following items while preparing your quilt for longarm services. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
- Check seams to ensure they are completely sewn together, trimmed and pressed flat.
- Iron all quilt layers to remove wrinkles.
- Trim loose threads from front and back of quilt top.
- Your quilt top and your backing should be square and both pieces should lay flat. If you are unsure, please refer to directions below.
- Mark the top of your layers with a safety pin, especially if your layers are directional.
- Do not baste your quilt. Keep all layers separate.
- Your backing and batting must be at least 4" larger than your quilt top on all sides. This means if your quilt top measures 50" x 60", your batting and backing must be at least 58" x 68".
- If you piece your backing, remove selvage edges. Press seams open and even up the edges if the seam runs vertical.
- Do not add any embellishments (e.g., ribbon, buttons, etc.) prior to quilting.
SQUARE YOUR QUILT TOP & BACK
When your quilt is loaded onto my machine for quilting, it is pinned onto canvas leaders. If your quilt layers aren't square, they will not lay flat. This can result in puckers, pleats, and/or waviness in your finished quilt.
ATTACHING BORDERS TO YOUR QUILT TOP
The best way to achieve a squared top is to measure properly before adding your borders. Here's how:
- Measure the quilt top in three areas. Measure the top, measure the middle and measure the bottom.
- Calculate the average and cut your borders to the average measurement.
- Pin the borders to the quilt top. Pin at both ends of the border and at the center. Continue to pin, easing in any fullness as you go.
- Sew your borders. Use a walking foot if you have one to ensure the two layers feed evenly.
Do this for both the width and the length. This will help eliminate fullness and wavy or puckered borders.
SQUARING UP YOUR BACKING
To test whether or not your backing fabric is square, fold your fabric in half and line up your selvage edges so they are even. If your folded edge doesn't look even and is wavy, your backing fabric isn't square.
To square your backing fabric:
- With your fabric folded in half and your selvage edges together, shift your selvage edges to the left or right until the folded edge appears even and any waviness is gone.
- Lay your fabric onto your cutting board. Notice your cut edges will not be even.
- Line your folded straight edge up with one of the lines on your cutting board and use your rotary cutter and ruler to cut the uneven edges of your backing piece. Your backing fabric will now be square.
If you have pieced two or more pieces of fabric together to create your quilt back, trim the edges even so there is no "stair step" where the pieces are sewn together.
SHIPPING INFO
If you plan to mail your quilt to me, please contact me first so I will be on the lookout for it! Please place your quilt layers in a plastic bag and into a sturdy box. Do not mark the word "Quilt" anywhere on your shipping box.
Mail to:
Block Party Quilts
7 Wilkins Station Road
Suite 7-101
Medford, New Jersey 08055
A confirmation email will be sent to you when your quilt has arrived.Upon completion of your quilt, it will be returned to you via USPS Priority Mail, which includes $100 insurance.
Additional insurance is available upon request. An email including tracking information will be sent to you when your quilt has been shipped.