Services

RATES:

Price per square inch

I charge 3.0 cents per square inch for all designs.

Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .03 = $144.

Minimum charge

My minimum quilting charge is $50. This means that a small quilt or table runner's square inch price will be rounded up to the $50 minimum.

Batting

I use and stock my favorite Quilters Dream Batting in 100% cotton, and 80/20 cotton/poly blend, ( both in natural colors), and in 100% poly (both black and white colors).

If you have given me enough lead time for finishing your quilt, I will special order upon request other fiber varieties of Quilters Dream batting like Wool, Bamboo, Dream Puff, Dream Angel, or Dream Green.

Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square inch price.

Thread

I stock both Glide (#40 and #60 weight) and Isacord (#40 weight)) threads.

I do not charge any extra fees for thread use, it's included in your square inch price!

My design preference is to match or blend a neutral thread color to the predominant fabric color in your quilt. But this is YOUR quilt! Let me know if you have a preference on thread color.

Photography

I am not a professional photographer, but I do my best to take photos that showcase the beauty of your precious quilt.

Upon completion of the quilting, I will take photos of your quilt and then text/email you those images to use however you would like. I just ask that you credit me for the photo and/or quilting if posting publicly. This photo service is offered at no extra cost to you!

Shipping

Shipping your top and backing to me

My business is located in Washington, Missouri. I would be happy to receive your top and backing by USPS mail or your preferred shipping company. I recommend sending your materials enclosed in some kind of sack or bag to protect against possible moisture in transit and then placed in a hard-sided cardboard box. Make sure the box is securely taped and labeled clearly.

My business address is:

Joan Lord-TopStitch Threads                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
566 Crestfall Dr.
Washington, MO 63090

Return Shipping

I use USPS Priority shipping to return quilts (if not arranging to pick up locally). It comes with $100 of insurance and a tracking number. Please let me know if you would like to buy increased insurance coverage. I will notify you of return shipping costs based on the size of your quilt. Priority Mail and updated insurance rates can be found at: USPS.com.

Payment

After the quilting work is complete, I will send you an invoice to your email address. I really do appreciate timely payments, as that will allow me to ship your quilt back to you as soon as possible.

I accept the following payment venues:

VENMO PAYPAL ZELLE CHECK or Money Order

Quality Control

Before Shipping, please check your quilt for the following issues that might prevent me from doing the highest quality work on your quilt.

  • Seams should be pressed flat.

  • Insure that all seams are securely sewn.

  • Stray threads should be clipped. (Especially dark threads that could show through lighter fabric areas!)

  • Be sure your quilt top is squared.

  • All backing should be at least 8 inches longer and wider than the quilt top. (This allows for an overall 4 inch margin on all sides needed for loading on the longarm quilt frame.)

Sometimes little issues pop up in quilts that require fixing. I will do my best to make quick and easy fixes at no extra cost; however, occasionally issues arise that require more labor-intensive remedies. If a “fix” takes less than 15 minutes to correct or accommodate, there is no extra charge. If a fix is more complicated and requires more than a 15 minute repair, I will discuss this with you before I take any action, and if you approve the remedy, you will be billed as follows:

$20/hr billed at the quarter hour.

Here are some examples of needed repairs:

Fixing the quilt top before quilting on the frame:

  • Pressing out deep wrinkles or inadequately pressed seams

  • Removal of stray threads

  • Fixing open seams

  • Adding additional fabric to backing to ensure 4 inch margins on all sides

Fixing the quilt while on the frame:

  • Managing extra fullness and puckers

  • Repairing popped seams

  • Adjusting quilt tops that are not adequately squared

Let’s begin!

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