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Professional Quilting Services
At the StitchHouse we offer a full range of quilting services to help you finish your Masterpiece like a professional.
EDGE-TO-EDGE QUILTING
Edge-to-edge Quilting is a continuous line design worked from one edge of the quilt to the other, and repeated from the top to bottom of the quilt. We offer a wide variety of designs to suit the style of your quilt. Price may vary based on the density of the stitching. Additional charges may apply for specialty threads. The starting price for edge-to-edge quilting is $4.50 per square foot.
CUSTOM QUILTING
Custom quilting is when it is stitched in different patterns and colours across the quilt. These include: stitch in the ditch, borders, motifs and echoing. The price for custom quilting depends on the complexity of the patterns. Additional charges may apply for specialty threads.
Starting at $18.50 per square foot
OTHER SERVICES and CHARGES
QUILT LABELS
Personalize your quilt with a beautiful custom embroidered quilt label. You choose the font, provide the message and the coordinating fabric and we stitch is out for you.
Here's a list of information you might consider including on your quilt label:
EXTRA CHARGES
Sometimes extra charges may be incurred if any preparation work is required: squaring up, pressing, removing threads, repairing seams and any other preparation work.
If Backing needs to be pieced, additional charges will apply.
Below is some quick, simple notes everyone should know when preparing a quilt for longarm quilting.
PREPARING YOUR QUILT FOR MACHINE QUILTING
Whether you're going to do the quilting yourself or you're leaving your masterpiece with us to finish, there are a few special things to consider. Here are some quick, simple notes everyone should know when preparing a quilt for longarm quilting.
QUILT SIZE
Check mattress depth – if you have a deeper mattress you may need to choose a larger quilt size for queen beds or king beds to ensure proper coverage. A thick mattress can make the quilt appear too small if it doesn’t have enough width and length to cover the sides and top.
Think about pillow tuck - You might also want to think about the pillow tuck when choosing a quilt size. The pillow tuck refers to the amount of quilt that hangs over the pillows at the head of the bed. If you prefer to tuck your pillows under the quilt you may want to choose a quilt size that gives enough coverage to accommodate it.
Cot 44” x 60” (100cm x 150cm)
Throw 60” x 84” (150cm x 210cm)
Double 70” x 83” (180cm x 210cm)
Queen 83” x 83” (210cm x 210cm)
King 83” x 95” (210cm x 240cm)
QUILT PREPARATION
The checklist below specifies exactly what we require. If you need any help with preparing your quilt for quilting please let us know.
Prices may vary depending on the specific requirements.
EDGE-TO-EDGE QUILTING
Edge-to-edge Quilting is a continuous line design worked from one edge of the quilt to the other, and repeated from the top to bottom of the quilt. We offer a wide variety of designs to suit the style of your quilt. Price may vary based on the density of the stitching. Additional charges may apply for specialty threads. The starting price for edge-to-edge quilting is $4.50 per square foot.
CUSTOM QUILTING
Custom quilting is when it is stitched in different patterns and colours across the quilt. These include: stitch in the ditch, borders, motifs and echoing. The price for custom quilting depends on the complexity of the patterns. Additional charges may apply for specialty threads.
Starting at $18.50 per square foot
OTHER SERVICES and CHARGES
- Basting Service $2.50 per square foot
- Binding Service $0.25 per linear inch (one side - second side to be finished by customer) or $0.30 per linear inch (both sides finished by machine) or $0.60 per linear inch (one side machine sewn and other side hand sewn)
- Trimming back quilt $20 - $50
- Crumb catches from $20
- Missing areas $10 each
- Joining backing fabric and repairing the quilt $10 per join
- Borders $12.95 per square foot
- Rod Pocket $50 (completely finished), hand finish by quilt owner $20
- Urgent quilting fee: $50 edge to edge or $150 custom quilting
QUILT LABELS
Personalize your quilt with a beautiful custom embroidered quilt label. You choose the font, provide the message and the coordinating fabric and we stitch is out for you.
Here's a list of information you might consider including on your quilt label:
- Name of Quilt
- Size of Quilt
- Credit to the designer, pattern name and/or the source of inspiration
- A story about your Quilt: Who it is for, what is the occasion, special thoughts or fabrics included and sentiment
- Who made and quilted the quilt and where and when it was made
- $15 to $25 per label
EXTRA CHARGES
Sometimes extra charges may be incurred if any preparation work is required: squaring up, pressing, removing threads, repairing seams and any other preparation work.
If Backing needs to be pieced, additional charges will apply.
Below is some quick, simple notes everyone should know when preparing a quilt for longarm quilting.
PREPARING YOUR QUILT FOR MACHINE QUILTING
Whether you're going to do the quilting yourself or you're leaving your masterpiece with us to finish, there are a few special things to consider. Here are some quick, simple notes everyone should know when preparing a quilt for longarm quilting.
- Press Seams - Ensure your seams are flat, avoiding folds & bulges. Remember to press your quilt from the top too! Once you've pressed it, fold it neatly to keep it nice and crisp.
- Stay Stitch Quilt Edge - If your quilt has seams around the outer edges, baste through these seams about 1/8th of an inch in from the edge to secure any seams on the outer edge.
- Trim Threads - Remove any stray threads from the quilt top (front & back). Inspect the quilt seams for any holes and repair if necessary. If the quilt top has a light fabric that might easily show loose threads from the underside, clip those threads. No one wants to see a red thread underneath a nicely quilted area on the quilt top. Some fabrics seem to fray a lot. If you find this is the case, a small dot of Fray Stop will help curb those unruly threads!
- Prepare Quilt Back - The quilt backing should be 4-6" larger than the quilt top on all sides. Add 8-12" to the width and length of your quilt top. A quilt top that is 50" x 60" requires a quilt back that is at least 58" x 68". If the quilt back has seams, trim selvages off and press the seams open.
- Square it up! - Using a rotary cutter and long ruler, ensure your quilt top and back are squared and even on all four sides.
- Batting - A variety of batting choices are available in store. To ensure the best results, batting must be 4" larger than the quilt top on all sides. We recommend 100% cotton, 80/20 cotton/poly blend, bamboo, wool or wool blend. For best results, we do not recommend 100% polyester.
QUILT SIZE
Check mattress depth – if you have a deeper mattress you may need to choose a larger quilt size for queen beds or king beds to ensure proper coverage. A thick mattress can make the quilt appear too small if it doesn’t have enough width and length to cover the sides and top.
Think about pillow tuck - You might also want to think about the pillow tuck when choosing a quilt size. The pillow tuck refers to the amount of quilt that hangs over the pillows at the head of the bed. If you prefer to tuck your pillows under the quilt you may want to choose a quilt size that gives enough coverage to accommodate it.
Cot 44” x 60” (100cm x 150cm)
Throw 60” x 84” (150cm x 210cm)
Double 70” x 83” (180cm x 210cm)
Queen 83” x 83” (210cm x 210cm)
King 83” x 95” (210cm x 240cm)
QUILT PREPARATION
The checklist below specifies exactly what we require. If you need any help with preparing your quilt for quilting please let us know.
- The backing and wadding should be cut at least 8” longer and wider than the quilt top. Eg if the quilt top is 50” x 50” then the backing and wadding should be no smaller than 58” x 58”.
- All edges of the wadding and backing should be trimmed straight and squared.
- Quilt top and backing should be ironed flat and square.
- Secure all the seams that run to the edge of the quilt to prevent them from pulling apart.
- Trim all loose threads, dark threads on the back may show through light coloured patches in your quilt.
- Do not pin or baste your layers together.
- A stay stitch around the quilt will prevent the seams from becoming loose and borders stretching
- Indicate the top end of the quilt and backing fabric if directional.
- If the quilt requires any preparation an additional charge will be added.
Prices may vary depending on the specific requirements.