Pricing

 
QUICK LINKS:  | Basting Service | Basic Quilting | Custom Quilting | Turning a Quilt |
| Binding with mitered corners | Threads | Other Charges | Rush Charge |
 
 

Louisa's simple cost calculator can give you an estimate of how much your quilt will cost to be finished.  Click here to use "Louisa's Cost Estimator." 

Basting Service:  (for hand quilting)

 

 

$ .005 (1/2 cent) per square inch for horizontal and vertical basting. 

   
  • Parallel lines across quilt about 3" or 4" apart.
  • Minimum charge: $35.00

Basic Quilting:

 

 

$ .0125 (1.25 cents) per square inch. 

   
  • Edge to edge, patterns, simple pantograph designs, medium/large  meander $ .0125 (1.25 cents) per square inch.
  • Minimum charge: $35.00
 

Custom Quilting:

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$ .02 - $ .05 (2 cents - 5 cents) per square inch. 

   
  • Complex edge to edge designs, small meander, stitch in the ditch, diagonals, echo quilts, drop-in designs, borders.
  • Price depends on amount of complexity.

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Turning a Quilt:

 

 

$ 20.00 - 90 degree turn on frame for patterns or borders requiring it.

   

Binding with mitered corners:

 

 

  • Half Binding - $ .06 (6 cents) / running inch.  Binding will be stitched to front of quilt by machine.  Ready for you to hand stitch to back of quilt.
     
  • Complete Binding - $ .10 (10 cents) / running inch.  Binding will be stitched to front of quilt by machine and stitched to back by hand with invisible stitching.
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Threads and Thread charges:

Prices vary on thread variety and amount used.  Please do not send your own thread.  Threads used on the Gammill Statler Stitcher long-arm quilting machine are specially designed for high-speed machine quilting.  There are many gorgeous colors to choose from.  Louisa will communicate with you regarding thread color.

Thread charges will range for $3 - $15 depending on your quilt size & density if stitching.

Other Charges:

 

 

  • Unbasting, Unpinning, Seam repair - $20.00 / per hour.

Rush Charge:

 

 

Occasionally a quilt can be accepted for Rush finishing.  Rush service is ONLY available on an individual basis by customer request, after speaking with Louisa.  Rush pricing will vary depending on Louisa's schedule, the time of year, and the complexity of your quilt.

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Phone and Email Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact Louisa by calling
308-234-1663 or email louisa@quiltingbylouisa.com

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