Longarm Services
Welcome! I am so pleased to offer my longarm quilting services to all my quilty friends near and far. If you are new to Arrow Quilting please read through the rest of this page to fully understand services that are available.
If you are a returning customer, feel free to just pop over to booking your quilt!
Edge to Edge Quilting (E2E)
All over / edge-to-edge designs are 3¢ per square inch (psi) with a minimum charge of $50.
For example: your quilt top is 60 inches by 80 inches = 4800 sq in
4800 x 3¢ psi = $144
*CDN currency
Batting
As a convenience, batting is available in my studio for purchase. You are welcome to provide your own high quality batting.
I use and stock Arctic 96" wide batting. Arctic batting is mechanically cleaned without the use of harsh chemicals and provides wonderful results in its drape and lightness. Costs are calculated by the linear inch.
I will use only what is needed for your quilt (smallest side + a 5" margin)
Arctic cotton/poly blend - 48¢ per linear inch (~$18.95/m)
Arctic bamboo/cotton blend - 53¢ per linear inch (~$20.95/m)
For larger quilts, I have pre-packaged Hobbs 80/20 King size batting (120" x 120") - $70/pkg
Often, arrangements for other types of batting (wool, poly etc) can be made. Please let me know when you book your quilt.
*CDN currency. Batting is a separate charge and is NOT included in the square inch price, nor available for discounts.
Thread
My personal style attempts to match or blend thread colour with
the lighter (or focal) areas of your quilt.
From experience, I find this gives the best results.
If you have something else in mind, please let me know.
Your quilt deserves quality thread.
I quilt with Glide (40 wt), So Fine (50 wt) and Botton Line (60 wt).
I don't charge extra fees for thread use.
It is included in your square inch price.
Photography
I'm not a professional photographer. I wish!
But I do my best to take "nice" photos of your quilt. :)
Upon completion of the quilting,
I will take photos of your quilt in my well-lit studio.
Please, let me know if you would like copies of them.
I am happy to share those images with you to use however you would like, I just ask that you credit me for the photo/quilting if posting publicly.
There is no extra fees for this.
As well, I will ask you if I may share photos of your quilt on my own social media and how you would prefer to be credited for your work.
How to get your quilt to me
I live in Grande Prairie, Alberta. I accept local quilts and quilts by mail.
Local Quilters:
2 options: drop off at my home studio or drop off at Around the Block Quilt Shop in Beaverlodge.
*handy tip - clearly label your quilt/quilt bag with your name & contact info and have it in a clear, homemade or otherwise noticeable bag (NOT a black garbage bag - this is never a good idea!)
Shipping your quilt:
Protect your quilt top from any possible moisture during transit and place in a cardboard box or other protective wrapping.
Canada Post has some great flat rate box options for you to consider.
As a convenience to you (and to reduce shipping fees), you are welcome to purchase batting from me. Some have even purchased backing fabric online and had it shipped directly to me!
Return shipping:
I will send your quilt back to you in the same manner described above via Canada Post (using a flat rate box when possible/economical). I will provide you with a tracking number and charge you the Canada Post rate plus $5 for handling.
Other Services
Binding
You are welcome to prepare your own binding, but keep in mind that my binding prices include prepping the binding for you.*
Simple: 10¢ per linear inch (machine bind to front side only)
Complete: 19¢ per linear inch (machine bind both sides)
Hand Binding: 30¢ per linear inch (machine sew to front and hand stitch to back).
Big Stitch Binding: 30¢ per linear inch (machine sew to front and big stitches on the back).
*make sure to provide enough fabric -measure the full perimeter of your quilt and add and extra 10-12 inches. Take that number and divide it by 40. This will tell you how many strips you will need. Then multiply that by your binding width preference (ie 2.5"). This will tell you how much fabric you will need (I suggest you round up a tiny bit). Keep in mind that the largest king quilt uses about .75m of fabric for its binding.
Piece backing
$5 - $10 per seam
Rush Request (*may not always be available)
<5,000 sq inches: $25
>5,001 sq inches: $50
Basting your quilt
If you would prefer to quilt/free motion your own quilt at home but dread the basting process - I can baste all your layers together with large stitches using contrasting thread (1¢ per square inch) *min charge $50
Complimentary Trimming
Opțional complimentary service.
Let me know if this is something you like me to do or if you prefer to do for yourself.
* if your quilt has borders that are anything but square/rectangle, I prefer to leave the trimming to you.
Pressing & Trimming Threads
Should your quilt require extra attention prior to loading, there may be additional charges. I'll let you know in advance!
Payment
After the work is complete, I will forward you an invoice (text or email).
I accept cash, cheque or e-transfer (arrowquilting@gmail.com)
I really do appreciate timely payments as that enables me to get your project(s) back to you right away.
Click the 'My Quilt is Ready' button to get the ball rolling!