What we offer
Most clients request edge-to-edge (E2E) quilting, often called pantographs. A pantograph is a continuous pattern designed to cover the entire length and width of a quilt, to create a unified and consistent pattern across the quilt body. E2E quilting adds texture and strength to the pieced top, and combines the top, batting, and backing together into a finished quilt.
Our studio is equipped with a Gammill Optimum longarm quilting machine, with a Statler Stitcher, to provide state-of-the-art computerized quilting. Our Gammill has a 30" throat, and the frame has 14' rails, which means we can load a quilt up to 12'/144" wide.
We have thousands of quilting designs in our library, including nearly 2,000 pantographs, as well as blocks, borders, and other custom-quilting elements. If you can't find what you want, we can special order a design for you.
My Gammill Optimum in action
What you’ll need to provide
Quilt top
- Be sure to press your quilt top, and snip off all loose threads.
- If the piecing goes to the outer edge of your quilt top, edge-stitch the top about 1/8" from the outer edge. This will prevent the edges from coming apart as the quilt top is loaded onto the quilting frame. Keep an eye on your tension while edge-stitching, to avoid stretching/puckering the fabric.
- If the quilt top’s design is directional, attach a note to indicate “top”.
Batting
- Batting should be least 6–8" longer and wider than the top (i.e., 3–4" extra per side).
Backing
- For best results, use the same fabric weight for the backing as the quilt top. Lesser-quality backing fabric will wear out faster than the main body of the quilt, and will often become distorted during quilting.
- If the backing is pieced, cut off all selvedge before joining the fabric, use a 1/2" seam allowance, press all seams open, and trim all thread ends.
- Be sure to press the finished backing.
- If the backing’s design is directional, attach a note to indicate “top”.
- Backing should be at least 6–8" longer and wider than the top (i.e., 3–4" extra per side).
Borders
- Make sure all quilt borders are flat and even, and that they fit the main body of the quilt accurately. Borders that are longer than the centre measurement of the body of the quilt, or a quilt top that is distorted and/or not square, will create problems during the quilting process.
Additional notes
- Keep the top, batting, and backing separate. Do not pin them together: they will be attached separately during the longarm quilting process.
- If your batting or backing is pieced, be sure the piecing is smooth and even. Lumps, pleats and puckers in the batting and/or backing will show up in the finished quilt.
Pricing
Your cost depends on the size of your quilt and the complexity of the pantograph you select. A complex or dense design will cost more than a simple design—more stitches, more thread, more time… you get the picture?
Quilting
- The base rate for quilting begins at 2.5¢ per square inch for a basic edge-to-edge design.
- Custom quilting can cost 5–12¢ per square inch, depending on the complexity of your chosen pantograph design.
- The minimum charge to load a project on the quilting frame is $40.
- Custom quilting on borders is calculated separately from the main body of the quilt.
Thread
The cost of thread is extra, based on your quilt size and stitch density. We have 100s of thread colours available, primarily Glide and Omni brands; cotton threads are in limited supply.
Batting
We have an assortment of quality quilt batting available for purchase by the meter, including:
- Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 natural
- Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 black
- Warm and Natural
- Warm and White
- Warm and Plush
- Nature’s Touch 80/20
Sample pricing
| Quilt size | Dimensions | Price estimate* |
| Lap | 50" x 60" | $75–$105 |
| Double | 80" x 90" | $180–$250 |
| Queen | 91" x 96" | $215–$300 |
| King | 96" x 108" | $260–$360 |
* Please note that these sample prices are only estimates. Your final cost will depend on the actual size of your quilt and the complexity of your selected pantograph; the cost of borders and thread are extra.
All prices shown are effective November 2022 and are subject to change without notice.