Quilt Drop Off
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Drop off Instructions
Please follow these steps to drop off your quilt for quilting, by appointment only, Monday through Saturday.
1. Click here to Download, print, and complete the Form prior to drop off.
2. Quilt Backing and Batting must be larger than the quilt top.
Add an additional 4" to each of the 4 sides of back and batting.
(i.e. If your quilt top is 60" x 80", your backing & batting should be 68" x 88")
3. Mark the top orientation of both the quilt top and quilt back with a pin or note.
4. Call or text 319-202-7320 or email crlongarmquilt@gmail.com to set up an appointment
Pricing
Quilting Service ($50 minimum)
Pricing is based on the square inches of the quilt top.
Length x width = square inches
All edge-to-edge designs are Cents/Square Inch (Call for Custom quilting pricing)
(Custom work is determined on individual basis)​
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Sample quilt: 60" wide x 80" long = 4800 square inches
4800 square inches x .025 = $120
Rush Turnaround
Turnaround time may vary seasonally; however, it is typically 3 to 4 weeks. If you need your quilt in 3 to 5 business days, Rush is available for an additional 35% of the total quilting service cost.
Sewing Service ($15 minimum)
Prepare Binding Strips $25 ($30 for quilts 300+ linear inches)
Piece Backing $25 ($50 for quilt tops 6000+ square inches). Additional cost for more than 3 pieces.
Hanging Sleeve $25 plus $1 per inch length of sleeve. (Hand sewing is involved in this service.)
Payment
Payment is due at the time of pick up.
Accepting cash, Check, or Zelle
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Custom Quilting Requests
I don't do custom quilting at this time.
Backing
Backing and Batting should be as even and straight as possible.
If you pre-wash your quilt back fabric, re-measure the back to verify that you have 4" extra on each of the 4 sides. Flannel especially can shrink to a size that is too small for the quilt top.
Quilt Back borders, pieced blocks, as well as some plaids and strips are gladly accepted; however, these cannot always be perfectly lined up with the quilt top.
Minky or store-bought blanket or sheet - Please remove static with a spray-on fabric softener or other means. (Static can affect the computerized longarm machine). Store-bought blanket or sheet needs to have the hem removed on all sides. Sheets are very tight woven and will have an occasional skipped stitch.
Backing & Batting must be larger than the Quilt Top.
Add 4 inches to each of the 4 sides of both Backing and Batting.
Example: Quilt Top 50" wide x 60" long
Quilt Back & Batting should measure 58" wide x 68" long
If packaged batting is significantly larger than the quilt top, it will be trimmed at the time of quilting and all pieces will be returned with the quilt. *
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Batting - you may bring your own or you can check my pricing under batting.
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*NOTE: PELLON packaged batting has been 2" to 4" smaller than the noted size on the printed package. If you have already purchased and will be submitting at drop off, please open the package and double-check the dimensions prior to your appointment.
Tips for best results
Pet hair and Strong pet odors should be removed prior to drop off. Gently hand wash if pet odor is strong. Thank you :-)
No vulgar words or pictures on quilt pieces will be accepted.
Spray starch or sizing gives incredible results! It helps control fabric while cutting, sewing and pressing. If the quilt top has wavy borders, uneven blocks or cuts are on the bias, starch or sizing prior to cutting and sewing can help with these issues.
Cut off the salvage edges when piecing the Quilt Back. Salvage edges have a tighter weave and can feed unevenly on the quilting frame. Finished results are better with these removed.
Tame Stray Threads that occur during piecing by using a pinking rotary blade. Starch may also help.
Digital Longarm Designs
If you cannot find a pattern you like, you may request a new pattern!
The cost to you is only the cost of the pattern. (File format must be verified prior to purchase. Do not purchase the pattern. Write the name of the pattern and the website on the form and I will purchase.)
Write on your form the name of the pattern and the website where it is located.
Patterns must be "digital" or "digitized". Look for "edge to edge" or "pantograph" patterns.