Quilting
The following quilts are some examples of our longarm quilting work.
The Design Page also shows examples our design and quilting work.
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The Design Page also shows examples our design and quilting work.
Click each picture up to three times for magnification.
City Creek Quilting Company offers a longarm quilting service. Our longarm quilting machine is a Gammill Optimum on a 12 foot table that can handle quilt tops up to 116 inches wide. The machine also has an optional computer drive run by Statler Stitcher's Creative Studio 2.0 or PrecisionStitch. If you would like to use our quilting service please read the following and contact us regarding specifics.
Quilting Service
Quilting is done with the whole quilt in mind. We evaluate the complexity of piecing and the overall feel of the quilt along with its intended use. Some quilts demand simplicity and others want the quilting to be part of their design. All that with an understanding of what you have in mind and we're off quilting! A combination of hand and computer guided quilting can lend a nice effect.
We have a wide selection of Superior Threads available, including variegated threads. We usually pick the thread color focusing on the front along with the back in mind. More than one thread color usually detracts from the back, if that is a concern. If a special color we do not have will work best we will order it "usually" at no charge. We can put several different colors of thread on one quilt and any other specific requirements you may have. Thread ends are typically knotted and slipped under, unless otherwise noted.
Normal turn around time for this service is one month unless otherwise noted. When available we do rush orders.
Charges for Quilting Service
Our rates are based on $0.01 to $0.06 per square inch, depending on design intensity and number of thread colors used. Shipping is not included.
We can assemble your quilt and baste the top, batting and backing together. The simplest design is described as a stitch separation of up to 4” apart and does not require a lot of stopping on the machine. Moderate designs are up to 2” apart. Intensive designs are 1-2” apart. Custom designs are heirloom-intensity quilting and usually involve several thread colors.
Preparing your Back and Top for Best Results
All sides of the quilt top and backing must have straight edges and be as near square as possible.
Your backing should be 8” longer and 8” wider than the top (4" each side). This larger size gives room for the rollers and clamps. The larger size also minimizes or protects against problems such as stretching, shrinkage due to stitching intensity and tops that are not square. The quilt top is usually centered on your back width-wise and basted to the back 1”-2” from the top of the back.
It is very hard to quilt the top to match a design on the back. We can try and have had good luck doing this, but it is very time consuming and increases your cost. If you put a border on the back we will do our best to match the top and back and there is an extra charge for this.
Do not baste layers, send separate pieces. Should you send batting, your batting should be the same size as the backing.
Thread Charge
There is a thread charge depending upon the intensity of quilting and thread use. A typical thread charge for a queen size quilt with $0.025/sq in quilting will be about $13-$26.
Charges for Batting
Dream Blend 70/30 Queen 93" - $9.00/yd
Dream Blend 70/30 King 122" - $11.00/yd
Dream Wool Queen 93" - $11.50/yd
Dream Wool King 122" - $14.50/yd
Dream Cotton Select Natural (mid-loft) 96" - $9.50/yd
Dream Cotton Select Natural (mid-loft) 122" - $12.00/yd
If you have bias edges in your border, we recommend you machine baste 1/8” from the edge of your quilt top to help stop stretch while quilting.
Do not attach any buttons, beads, plastic or metal pieces, or leave any pins in your top or bottom.
Iron your top and back and make sure seams are pressed open or to one side. This is a very important step in the process of turning out a flat quilt, so take your time.
