When I have something I want to save I need two items, Pin Cushion and Design Board. My pin cushions are numerous, and now my design boards are available on several walls. Some of the points on this page are something you may want to pin to your design board for reference. An economical design board is to take a cork board and cut it into 3 inch strips, wrap in fabric and pin to your walls, no scars after removal and it is able to hold a king size quilt’s weight.
When applying your borders be sure to follow these steps:
- measure the width in three areas, average the width (41″, 40″, 42″=41″ for each border)
- cut two pieces at 41″
- pin and carefully sew, press
- next measure the length, following the same instructions above
This will ensure a square quilt. After the borders are applied and pressed, take these measurements and add 8″ to the width and 8″ to the length for your backing size. So a 70″ X 70″ quilt will need at least a 78″ X 78″ backing. The reason for this is I pin the quilt backing to leaders adding the batting and next the quilt top. Remove any selvages from your backing. If you need help with the backing, I’m always available to prepare the backing, sewing and pressing seams. I have backings on hand so I may be able to meet that need.
On your quilt top, trim excess seams, points, etc. Clip any thread that comes through the seams to the front. Also clip any inside threads that may show through the quilt top or backing after being quilted. Preparing your quilt properly, will help produce the very best results, and keep costs down for you.
Batting~ Has gone up as well as all cotton products, I will keep my costs as low as possible, I charge by the yard , 100″, 120″ wide.
Pricing on batting:
Legacy 80/20 blend with scrim $9.50 King Size
Legacy 80/20 blend with scrim $9.00 Queen Size
Hobbs Poly Down King size $5.50
Legacy wool and Legacy 100% cotton available also
Quilting~There are so many options with the Gammill Statler~I have a program on my lap top that can preview the patterns. If you would like customized quilting, we can pick out the patterns and put them in a file. Over 1900 patterns so far. And if you find something on line you would like… Just give me the name, there is so much to choose from.
Pricing your quilt:
Measure your width and length. Width X Length = the sq inches
70 X 70=4900 X .0125=$61.25 The pricing of your quilt depend on the amount of the quilting, heavier the quilting the higher the cost. My quilting price begins at .01 (Lighter Quilting~Lighter Price) going up to .03 per square inch. This is something we can discuss when we are planning the quilting design for your quilt.
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Pressing backing or quilt top $10
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Seaming backing $5 per seam
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Thread $3-$6
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Repairs $25 per hour
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Pet hair removal $10-$20, this is to keep the leaders clean
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Bindings applied/Gammil $15-25
Designing a quilt for your special occasion is something I truly enjoy. Weddings, Graduations, Births or just a loving quilt designed just for your own use. Wall hangings and Couch comforters are great gifts for Christmas, or just a way to say “I love you!”
Baby Quilts are always on hand, beautiful baby fabrics that I have used for my own grandbabies.
Contact me through email~ suezquilts@centurytel.net 608-269-4099
Samples of Quilting