Longarm Quilt Finishing Services by Great Lakes Stitch Company
Details
Great Lakes Stitch Company is our Longarm division here to help you with all your guilt finishing needs. There is nothing quite like sewing the final seam on a quilt top. All of your hard work has materialized as this unique piece of art, but don't let the quilting process make your project be a UFO (unfinished object) forever. We can help. With over 30+ years of sewing and quilting experience we can help you finish your project with the same care and consideration we apply to our own quilts.
There is a minimum charge of $50. This online payment is a nonrefundable deposit on the service to be provided, and there will be a second invoice for the final balance of the order.
Quilting charges are based on cost per square inch. To calculate, multiply length x width in inches rounding up to the highest inch. For example, a throw quilt measuring 56″ x 70″ is 3,920 square inches.
Once you have calculated the area of your quilt, multiply that by the price per square inch. The quilting costs below includes the cost of thread (unless there is a specific thread color you would like us to order).
Have more questions? Please email us at quilts@glstitchco.com
- Edge to Edge (E2E)/All-Over Designs With an all-over design, the same style of quilting is quilted across the entire top of the quilt.
- Simple All-Over Design (for example, meander, stippling, ripples, large swirls): $0.02/square inch
- Complex All-Over Design (for example, dense swirls, feathers, specialty shapes): $0.025/square inch
- Semi-Custom Designs: Semi-custom designs are perfect if you have an outside border that you would want us to quilt in a different way than the center of the quilt. $0.03-$0.05/square inch
- Full Custom Designs: Fully custom quilting is unique to your quilt top, and designs are fit and filled within individual blocks, sashing and borders. Quilts with straight-line ruler work fit into this category as well. Full Custom Design pricing depends on density and complexity but start at $0.06 +/ square inch and go up from there. A free video or in person consultation is recommended for all full custom designs.
Batting
You may provide your own high-quality batting, or you can purchase it directly from us. Unusual battings may incur an additional service fee.
We carry the following batting options in stock:
- Quilters Dream 80/20 White (93 inches wide) $10/yard
- Warm and Natural 100% Cotton (90 inches wide) $10/yard
- Quilters Dream Wool (93 inches wide) $12/yard
- Quilters Dream Bamboo Blend (93 inches wide) $12/yard
- Poly Batting (check back for pricing)
We can also order other batting upon request.
Batting must be 8 inches longer than the length and width of your quilt (4 inches on each size). For example, a 50″ x 65″ quilt would need batting that is at least 58″ x 73″. Yardage is measured by the whole yard.
We are happy to provide you with finishing services for your quilt.
Binding costs are determined by the linear inches of the edges of your quilt. To calculate add together the four sides of your quilt in inches. (For example, a 50″ x 65″ quilt is 50+50+65+65=230 linear inches.) You would provide the fabric for the binding.
- Option 1: We machine-stitch your prepared binding strips to the front of the quilt. That allows you to simply hand-stitch the binding to the back of your quilt. $0.10/linear inch.
- Option 2: We machine-stitch your prepared binding strips on both the front and the back using a coordinating thread color. This means your quilt will be completely finished when We return it to you! $0.25/linear inch.
- Option 3: Don’t want to prepare the strips for binding? Let us do all the work! We will cut and prepare the binding strips in the fabric you’ve provided and then machine stitch them to the front and back. $0.30/linear inch. This means your quilt will be completely finished when We return it to you!
Backing Preparation/Piecing
Backing Preparation: Preparing backing fabric is $10 per seam.
Quilt Trimming
We can trim your quilt when the quilting is complete for $0.05 per linear inch (measurement of the outside edge of the quilt). You will need to specify if you want your quilt trimmed right at the edge of the quilt top or to a specific measurement beyond the top. If you opt to include binding services (listed above), quilt trimming is complementary.
Pressing, Thread Trimming, Repairs
If your quilt is in need of significant pressing, thread trimming or the repair of ripped seams, We can take care of all of that at a rate of $25/hour. Your written consent will be required before any services will be performed.
Labels
We can provided custom printed or embroidered labels for your quilt. Custom Labels start at $10. Please sent us an email if you have questions about this option.
Thread Colors
We keep a large variety of neutral thread colors (and some bold options) in stock and will work with you to select a thread that will enhance your quilt. There is no charge for thread if you use a color that we already carry. If you request a color that we do not stock, there will be a thread charge of $10 per color.
New Quilting Designs
We will consult with you to determine design styles that will be a great fit for your quilt. If you have something specific in mind, please let me know! We have hundreds of designs to choose from, but if you are looking for something we do not have, we are more than happy to purchase a new pattern for a fee of $10.
Turnaround Time
Schedule for long arming varies based on how many quilts we have ahead of yours. Feel free to reach out for current time estimate, and once we receive your quilt, we can provide a more detailed time frame for when you can expect quilting to be completed.
Payment
This order is considered a nonrefundable deposit on the quilting service to be provided. The final order total for the quilt order will be calculated based on the information provided above, and will be invoiced separately once finalized. We require payment in full before return shipment your quilt.
Shipping
Postage is the responsibility of the client. We recommend mailing your quilts via the US Postal Service using Flat Rate boxes, which include tracking and $50 insurance in the cost. You also can ship via UPS or other carriers, but we always recommend adding insurance coverage when shipping.
When we are sending your quilt back to you, we will insure your package for at least the amount of the quilting charge. We can also add additional insurance as needed, just let us know before we mail it out. Please sent us an email if you have questions about this option.
For more information visit: www.glstitchco.com
Longarm Quilt Finishing Services by Great Lakes Stitch Company
Details
Great Lakes Stitch Company is our Longarm division here to help you with all your guilt finishing needs. There is nothing quite like sewing the final seam on a quilt top. All of your hard work has materialized as this unique piece of art, but don't let the quilting process make your project be a UFO (unfinished object) forever. We can help. With over 30+ years of sewing and quilting experience we can help you finish your project with the same care and consideration we apply to our own quilts.
There is a minimum charge of $50. This online payment is a nonrefundable deposit on the service to be provided, and there will be a second invoice for the final balance of the order.
Quilting charges are based on cost per square inch. To calculate, multiply length x width in inches rounding up to the highest inch. For example, a throw quilt measuring 56″ x 70″ is 3,920 square inches.
Once you have calculated the area of your quilt, multiply that by the price per square inch. The quilting costs below includes the cost of thread (unless there is a specific thread color you would like us to order).
Have more questions? Please email us at quilts@glstitchco.com
- Edge to Edge (E2E)/All-Over Designs With an all-over design, the same style of quilting is quilted across the entire top of the quilt.
- Simple All-Over Design (for example, meander, stippling, ripples, large swirls): $0.02/square inch
- Complex All-Over Design (for example, dense swirls, feathers, specialty shapes): $0.025/square inch
- Semi-Custom Designs: Semi-custom designs are perfect if you have an outside border that you would want us to quilt in a different way than the center of the quilt. $0.03-$0.05/square inch
- Full Custom Designs: Fully custom quilting is unique to your quilt top, and designs are fit and filled within individual blocks, sashing and borders. Quilts with straight-line ruler work fit into this category as well. Full Custom Design pricing depends on density and complexity but start at $0.06 +/ square inch and go up from there. A free video or in person consultation is recommended for all full custom designs.
Batting
You may provide your own high-quality batting, or you can purchase it directly from us. Unusual battings may incur an additional service fee.
We carry the following batting options in stock:
- Quilters Dream 80/20 White (93 inches wide) $10/yard
- Warm and Natural 100% Cotton (90 inches wide) $10/yard
- Quilters Dream Wool (93 inches wide) $12/yard
- Quilters Dream Bamboo Blend (93 inches wide) $12/yard
- Poly Batting (check back for pricing)
We can also order other batting upon request.
Batting must be 8 inches longer than the length and width of your quilt (4 inches on each size). For example, a 50″ x 65″ quilt would need batting that is at least 58″ x 73″. Yardage is measured by the whole yard.
We are happy to provide you with finishing services for your quilt.
Binding costs are determined by the linear inches of the edges of your quilt. To calculate add together the four sides of your quilt in inches. (For example, a 50″ x 65″ quilt is 50+50+65+65=230 linear inches.) You would provide the fabric for the binding.
- Option 1: We machine-stitch your prepared binding strips to the front of the quilt. That allows you to simply hand-stitch the binding to the back of your quilt. $0.10/linear inch.
- Option 2: We machine-stitch your prepared binding strips on both the front and the back using a coordinating thread color. This means your quilt will be completely finished when We return it to you! $0.25/linear inch.
- Option 3: Don’t want to prepare the strips for binding? Let us do all the work! We will cut and prepare the binding strips in the fabric you’ve provided and then machine stitch them to the front and back. $0.30/linear inch. This means your quilt will be completely finished when We return it to you!
Backing Preparation/Piecing
Backing Preparation: Preparing backing fabric is $10 per seam.
Quilt Trimming
We can trim your quilt when the quilting is complete for $0.05 per linear inch (measurement of the outside edge of the quilt). You will need to specify if you want your quilt trimmed right at the edge of the quilt top or to a specific measurement beyond the top. If you opt to include binding services (listed above), quilt trimming is complementary.
Pressing, Thread Trimming, Repairs
If your quilt is in need of significant pressing, thread trimming or the repair of ripped seams, We can take care of all of that at a rate of $25/hour. Your written consent will be required before any services will be performed.
Labels
We can provided custom printed or embroidered labels for your quilt. Custom Labels start at $10. Please sent us an email if you have questions about this option.
Thread Colors
We keep a large variety of neutral thread colors (and some bold options) in stock and will work with you to select a thread that will enhance your quilt. There is no charge for thread if you use a color that we already carry. If you request a color that we do not stock, there will be a thread charge of $10 per color.
New Quilting Designs
We will consult with you to determine design styles that will be a great fit for your quilt. If you have something specific in mind, please let me know! We have hundreds of designs to choose from, but if you are looking for something we do not have, we are more than happy to purchase a new pattern for a fee of $10.
Turnaround Time
Schedule for long arming varies based on how many quilts we have ahead of yours. Feel free to reach out for current time estimate, and once we receive your quilt, we can provide a more detailed time frame for when you can expect quilting to be completed.
Payment
This order is considered a nonrefundable deposit on the quilting service to be provided. The final order total for the quilt order will be calculated based on the information provided above, and will be invoiced separately once finalized. We require payment in full before return shipment your quilt.
Shipping
Postage is the responsibility of the client. We recommend mailing your quilts via the US Postal Service using Flat Rate boxes, which include tracking and $50 insurance in the cost. You also can ship via UPS or other carriers, but we always recommend adding insurance coverage when shipping.
When we are sending your quilt back to you, we will insure your package for at least the amount of the quilting charge. We can also add additional insurance as needed, just let us know before we mail it out. Please sent us an email if you have questions about this option.
For more information visit: www.glstitchco.com