RATES
Square Inch Price
I charge 2 1/2 cents per square inch for all designs.
Example: A quilt top is 60 inches x 80 inches. 60 x 80 = 4800 x .025 = $120
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 the 80/20 cotton/poly blend, 100% cotton, and 100% poly. I have limited quantities of wool and bamboo batting in stock, please ask for availability.
Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square-inch price.
I charge for batting by the linear inch from queen rolls of batting except in the case of special orders. I will use only what is needed for your quilt (smallest side + a 5" margin) and charge per inch.
For example, if you have a 60" x 80" quilt, I would cut 65" of the batting of your choice.
65" of 100% natural cotton select loft @ $0.42/in = $27.30
65" of 80/20 cotton/poly blend @ $0.40/in = $26.00
65" of 100% poly @ $0.34/in = $22.10
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Thread
I stock Glide #40 weight.
My style attempts to match or blend thread color with the lighter areas of your quilt.
But this is YOUR quilt! Let me know if you have a preference for thread color.
Shipping
Shipping your top and backing to me: I live in Iowa, USA, and would be happy to receive your top and backing by mail. I'd 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.
Return shipping: I will send your quilt back to you in the manner described above via USPS Priority mail (using flat rate when possible/economical). Priority mail comes with $50 of insurance and a tracking number but please indicate on your intake form if you would like me to buy any additional insurance on your behalf. It's a great idea to insure your valuables against loss or damage while with the Postal Service, but I don't require it.
Other Costs
As mentioned above, batting and thread/needles are not included in the square-inch price. I'm required by the State of Iowa to collect a 7% sales tax on the quilting service portion of an invoice. Batting, thread, needles, shipping, and any design/pantograph fees are not subject to sales tax if outside the state of Iowa.