Interpretive/Art Quilting ( Custom)
I believe that the quilting on a piece should enhance the piece rather than interfer with design or just hold it all together. I will work with you to desing an appropriate quilt pattern that will enhance all the elements of your piece. Prices are base on complesity and density of design. Thread painting is also available. SEE PICTURE PAGES FOR EXAMPLES OF PRICE RANGES.
~All Quilts have a $50 minimum charge unless they are multiple small quilts that are using the same large piece of backing fabric.
Prices: 
$0.04/square inch & up.
Examples:
Interpretive Art Designs - Intermediate, medium density
with separate borders or blocks - $0.04/sq"
Interpretive Art Designs - The Works
Includes borders blocks and thread changes. - $0.05/sq"
Med. Density thead painting - $0.05/sq" & up
Heavy Quilting/Thread painting -$.10/sq"
Classic & Contemporary Overall Meandering
$0.015 - $0.025/square inch depending on quilting density
Classic & Contemporary overall meandering does not include separate border treatments. Please refer to the Interpretive / Art Quilting section if you would like a separate border treatment.
Meandering patterns include: Classic (puzzle pieces), Swirls, Jester (combination of many), Flaming, Blowing Leaves, Geometric, Clouds, Swoopy Flowers, & more.
Custom Heirloom Quilting
Traditional heirloom style quilting, either on your pieced or wholecloth quilt.
Includes stencil work & or original custom design
and stippling or other background quilting.
$0.04/sq" & up
Trupunto quilting will approximately double your cost per square inch.
Original Pattern Design Services are
$50/hour. This fee is in addition to the quilting fee
~All Quilts have a $50 minimum charge unless they are multiple small quilts that are using the same large piece of backing fabric.
Threads
In stock threads are included in the all services except basic quilting services. Basic threads are included with meandering styles. Special order threads are $10-20/spool. For art quilting, I often use rayons, metallics and other specialty threads. You are welcome to send your own thread choices, provided that they are specifically made for high speed machine quilting. 2 spools are needed of each color if you want to send your own - one for the upper thread and one for the bobbin. A total of appx 1000 - 2000yds is needed for sizes Twin - King for an average amount of quilting density.
Additional Sewing/Quilting Services
Cutting/Piecing/Other Sewing $40/Hr
Pressing $40/Hr or $5/backing seam
Making & Attaching Binding to Tops $1.50/linear foot
(binding will still need to be hand or machine finished to the quilt back)
Hand Finishing Binding $3/linear foot
Fees are double for scalloped or binding unusual shaped edges
Complete Binding - Start to finish - you just send the fabric - $6/running foot
Binding prices are based on the complete perimeter of your quilt
Perimeter = (Length + Width) x 2
Circumference (for round quilts) = Diameter (acrossed widest part) x 3.14
Note: I actually prefer to make the binding for the quilts that will be using my binding services. All the client needs to do is send the appropriate amount of additional fabric as follows:
(Based on 45" wide fabric)
Crib/Lap Size, Twin Size & Full/Standard Size Quilts will need 3/4 yd of fabric sent.
Queen Size & King Size quilts will need 1yd of fabric sent for binding. Larger Kings will need additional yardage, as will any binding for edges that are anything other than straight.
Please contact for price quote if unsure of quilting needs
How to measure Your Quilt
Lay your quilt on a flat surface. Measure the length and the width in inches. Multiply the length x width to find the amount of square inches (sq") in your quilt, (L_________x W__________=Total Sq"). This is estimates the quilting fee and does not include materials or additional services that may be needed or desired to produce the best results. I do measure each quilt myself as well.
Approximate Dimensions for standard size bedding
Twin70x90=6300 sq"
Double (Standard)90x80=7200 sq"
Queen90x96=8640 sq"
King96x108=10368 sq"
X-King120x120=14400 sq"
ALWAYS ADD 3+" TO ALL 4 SIDES OF BACKING AND BATTING FOR THIN BATTINGS & ADD 5+" TO ALL 4 SIDES OF BACKING AND BATTING FOR THICKER BATTINGS. I need this to ensure that everything can be loaded onto the machine properly and to compensate for any shrinkage that occurs due to quilting.
I am available to teach classes and workshops
Call or email for a price quote on teaching of all piecing/fabric dyeing/dye painting/drawing/design techniques. I am available for individuals and groups. Email me at jessica@digitechpatterns.com for more class information.
Long Arm Quilting Preparation
Clip threads to avoid showing through or getting in the way of smooth quilting.
Press well. Gently - Not like you are scrubbing the floor. This is fabric and it will stretch, especially if you have bias edges.
Make sure your batting and backing are large enough. They must be 3-5 inches larger on all 4 sides to accomidate loading on machine.
Choose appropriate batting for your piece and chosen quilting pattern.
Backing seams should run the long way acrossed the quilt or horizontally acrossed the quilt if the quilt is directional in nature.
If your quilt top has 'Issues' is is not the best thing, but it's not the end of the world. It sometimes helps to choose fatter batting to compensate for bulges and puckers. Please consult me if your quilt top has some 'issues'. Don't be embarassed I am here to help.
One thing to note: while I can compensate for some off-squareness in your top (upto about 2" from top to bottom or side to side), I do not have a magic want so if your top is dramatically off-square, (like 4" difference side to side over a 48" length), it is important to remember that "sometimes you can have it flat and sometimes you can have it square, but sometimes you CAN'T have both.
Backtack seams that don't intersect with anything else. The long arm machine holds the quilt sandwich taunt and this can make loose end seams start to open. A good solution for quilts that have several small pieces along the edges is to run a line of stitching around the outside of the quilt - one that will be hidden by the binding. If I have to provide this service there is a $40/hr charge, with a 1 hr min.
