Quilting Services
We are excited to offer machine quilting on a computerized Bernina Q24 longarm quilting machine. All Quilting Services include trimming the backing and batting once quilted. There is a minimum charge of $50 to cover the time of loading the longarm frame and quilting your project.
Edge to Edge Quilt Designs
These are a repeating design quilted over the entire quilt. There are a wide variety of designs available for your to choose between. If we don't have what you are looking for we will do our best to find it. Click here to see some of our design options.
*Please note that the price per square inch is determined by the design that is selected.
Custom Quilting
Custom quilting is for that quilt you want to add more detail to. Each block, border, etc. is quilted individually. This can include stitch in the ditch, cross hatching, or feathering to enhance the block and overall look of your quilt. Pricing for this type of quilting varies depending on your quilt and the density of quilting you choose.
Basting
Hate basting spray or pinning your quilt yourself? Let us baste your quilt for you. Perfect for home hand quilters or those wanting to machine quilt at home. Your quilt sandwich is basted using large stitches that are easily removed.
Extra Services
Machine-sew binding to top of quilt
Provide us with your pre-made folded binding and we will machine stitch it to the top of your quilt so that you can hand-stitch the binding to the back to finish your quilt.
Machine-sew binding to top and back of quilt
Provide us with your pre-made folded binding and we will machine stitch it to the top of your quilt so that you can hand-stitch the binding to the back to finish your quilt.
Hand-sew binding on quilt
Need us to finish your quilt for you? Provide us with your pre-made folded binding and we will machine stitch it to the front of your quilt and hand-bind it to the back.
Additional Charges
If required...
To help with successful quilting the following services may be required:
- squaring tops or backs to allow for accurate loading onto machine frame
- trimming threads so they don't show through
- securing seams that are coming apart
- adding fabric to the backing if not large enough
Min. 1 hour charge
Batting
80/20 Cotton/Polyester Blend
100% Cotton with scrim
Wool Batting
Preparing Your Quilt for Machine Quilting
Quilt Top:
- Make sure your quilt top is squared off and all seams are securely stitched.
- Trim all loose threads.
- If borders are not square, they may be uneven and can develop puckers in the quilting process.
- We will do everything we can to prevent this, but we cannot compensate for the quilt construction and no amount of quilting will eliminate the rippling caused by the flared borders. As quilt blocks and pieces are assembled, the edges tend to grow. As a result, edges are often longer than the center of the quilt. If you cut a border strip of fabric, sew it to an edge, trim it off, and repeat around the quilt, chances are that the borders will be longer than the center of the quilt, and you will have "ruffled" borders. Our goal as piecer and quilter is a flat, square quilt.To avoid ruffled borders, measure the center of your quilt, cut the first set of border strips to that length, mark the centers of the strips and the centers of the sides of the quilt, and pin from the center out to each side, easing in fullness. If your quilt is large, take three measurements across the center, average the measurements, and use that number for your border length. Re-measure and repeat for the second set of borders. If you are making a top with several borders, repeat this technique for each.
Quilt Back:
- Backing fabric should be at least 6-8" larger all the way around than the quilt top.
- If there are any seams in the backing, make sure that the selvages are removed, threads are trimmed and the back is squared up.
- If it is not, there will be an additional fee for squaring up the quilt back to properly load it onto the machine. This is time consuming and the following charges will apply.
Batting:
- Batting must be at least 4" larger than the quilt top.
- Do NOT spray or pin baste your quilt.
Note*: If you're top of backing are directional please mark the top left corner of your top and back with a safety pin.
Ready for your Quilt to be Quilted?
Local and Shipping Information
- Drop off your quilt to Stitch and Bobbin in Gibsons during business hours Tues-Sat. 10-5, Sunday 11-4
- Call and schedule an appointment to meet at my studio/home in Gibsons
- Ship through Canada Post with insurance. Flat rate boxes are available through the post office.I will immediately confirm arrival of your quilt by phone or email. Please contact me by phone or email to let me know you are sending a quilt.
- Send your quilt top, backing fabric, batting, &/or binding fabric with a completed intake form.
- Mail to Stitch and Bobbin, #109- 1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7
- Place your quilt, backing and batting into a plastic bag inside the box.
- Include in the bag with your quilt and materials a note with your name, address, email and phone number, include mine as well in case of emergency.
- Be sure to fully address the box with your full name and return address, and my full name and address.
- I will return ship your quilt by Canada Post Priority Mail with insurance and a tracking number
- Place your quilt, backing and batting into a plastic bag inside the box.
- Mail to Stitch and Bobbin, #109- 1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7
Payment
- For quilts that are locally picked up or delivered I accept cash, cheque, and credit cards.
- For quilts that are shipped, I can accept payment via e-transfer, or a Paypal invoice (with Paypal you can pay via creditcard). Following receipt of payment I will ship the quilt.
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