Longarm Quilting Service
We strive to make every quilt as special as the person who created it
We are located in Huffman, Texas (a suburb of Houston). Our computerized longarm quilting machine produces edge-to-edge pantograph quilting with many stitch patterns for you to choose from. Most pantographs are done with a single pattern, but we allow you to choose two patterns for special effects such as "Advent" and "Ornament" or "Beanie" and "Mittens." Except for T-Shirt and Memory Quilts, we do not create quilt tops. We work with quilt tops furnished by our customers.
QUILTING STITCH PATTERNS - shows some of the many stitch patterns available for your quilt.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS - shows representative quilt sizes and costs for longarm services.
QUILT GALLERY - Shows some of the many quilt projects we have done.
CONTACT - lets you enter your quilt top size (up to 100 inches wide) and any special options you want to include in the project, and/or enter correspondence with us.
Minimum project price $30.00 including longarm quilting plus optional backing, batting, binding, and any special services. The basic longarm quilting price is $0.02 per square inch. The backing price is backing size times $0.005 per square inch using standard materials. The batting price is backing size times $0.005 per square inch using 80/20 batting. Machine binding is priced at $0.10 per parameter inch. Special services such as adding fabric are priced by the project.
To Utilize Our Service
On the contact screen enter information for your project, and send it to us, or just give us a call at (713)419-6887. We will respond with a firm bid. If you accept the offer then prepare the top to send to us.
* Quilt top should be square within 1/4 of an inch
* Top should be free of loose strings
* No vintage quilt tops
* If hand-stitched must be tight stitching
*No glued piecing
T-Shirt quilt tops and memory quilt tops can be done, but it is best to contact us before ordering to discuss specifics. If the top is t-shirts or stretchy material, blocks should be stabilized with non-woven fusible material.
Both T-Shirt and hand-stitched quilt tops should be quilted with a simple pattern and can have some skipped stitches.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fullness and/or puckers cannot be quilted out. Some fullness can be eased in, but cannot be guaranteed. In cases where excessive fullness occurs, the quilt corners may not be square once quilted.
The flatter your quilt top lays, the better the finished quilt.
BATTING AND BACKING
Batting and backing must be a minimum of 3 inches larger on all sides of the top. If piecing the backing, the seam should run parallel to the top of the quilt. If using a sheet for the backing, make sure all hems are removed and pressed. NOTE: High thread count sheets are a poor choice for backing as they do not accept stitches well and can result in skipped stitches.
We can provide batting (typically an 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester) and/or backing for an extra charge. If you prefer batting other than the 80/20 blend, specify preference in Contact form. If you are furnishing batting do not provide fusible batting
The backing we provide is either unbleached or bleached muslin. If you want us to provide backing other than muslin you need to contact us. We have several sources for fabrics, and can generally find a special backing theme such as "nautical," "sports," or "western."
If you want us to bind (finish) the quilt include one yard of fabric. We will return the excess fabric to you. Binding is an extra charge option. If you do not provide the binding fabric we will contact you for instructions. Normally binding is machine stitched. Optionally, we can finish the binding with hand stitching so no stitching shows on the parameter of your quilt. Hand binding is triple the fee for machine binding. All projects are serge stitched on all four sides.
SHIPPING and RECEIVING
When preparing for shipping, press quilt top making sure the seams lie flat, and remove stray threads. Mark the top edge of the quilt with a safety pin
It is best to place the top and backing in a plastic bag before putting them in the shipping box. Do not fold top and backing together.
You may use USPS, UPS, or FedEx to ship. Insure and track your package. We are not responsible for the package until it arrives. We will notify you when we receive your package.
When finished your quilt is returned via USPS Priority Mail insured for the proper amount.
Our shipping address will be forwarded after we receive your order.