Thursday, March 17, 2011
A tote bag and 2 wallets
I've been having fun! Made the bow tuck and matching wallet for a customer. Made the oriental/asian wallet for my daughter. I've made the wallets different. My daughter wanted room for a checkbook -- so it has the slots for a check register and checks. The customer wanted lots of slots for credit cards and IDs. The tote bag pattern is called Bow Tuck....and is the easiest tote I've made yet. The wallet patterns are taken from an old wallet of mine. 
Monday, March 14, 2011
Carol's floral quilt
Just got this one off the machine....it's a customer's quilt. This is Carol's FIRST quilt!!!! Isn't it a beauty? She did a great job and I hope she doesn't let this be her last!!! I can't decide if I like the front or the back better! The quilting design is a modified design called "floral spray" by Quilter's Niche.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Log Cabin Christmas Tree
I was challenged to make a Christmas wallhanging out of 1 yard of fabric a friend gave me (thanks MaryJean). I designed, pieced and quilted this wallhanging. The ribbons on the "boxes" under the tree are added after quilting.
I have a dream quilt
This is another scrappy quilt I made. I love the pattern and discovered I love making stars. I quilted it on the longarm.
Mexican Star
This is called Mexican Star. It's the first quilt/wallhanging I had made in over 30 years. It was quilted by a woman at the local quilt shop.
My Scrappy Dresden Plate Quilt
This is my favorite quilt. It's made with scrap fabrics and quilted on my longarm. I hand pieced the plates and the 9-patches while camping. :)
Jeanne's "Take '5" on the Point" quilt
My friend, Jeanne, asked me to quilt her quilt top. She convinced me to spread my wings and quilt freemotion. She said I had a love/hate relation with the QBOT and she was right. I had so much fun freemotioning, I took classes to help me improve. Thanks, Jeanne!!
The pattern for the quilt is called "Take '5" Gets the Point" by "The Teacher's Pet".
The pattern for the quilt is called "Take '5" Gets the Point" by "The Teacher's Pet".
Kokopelli and Cactus quilt
Friends, Bonnie and Patrick, made this quilt 
a joint venture. Patrick pieced the top and Bonnie appliqued the inner blocks. I created the digital design of the Kokopelli and cactus. My first venture at doing digital design!!! Isn't this a breathtaking quilt! I didn't want to return it to them....but they were stingy!
a joint venture. Patrick pieced the top and Bonnie appliqued the inner blocks. I created the digital design of the Kokopelli and cactus. My first venture at doing digital design!!! Isn't this a breathtaking quilt! I didn't want to return it to them....but they were stingy!
Bonnie's rose
Customer and friend, Bonnie has made another beautiful quilt! This is a digital rose pattern - quilted with the assistance of the computer. Isn't it the sweetest quilt?
Bonnie's Heart
Customer and friend
, Bonnie, made this pretty little quilt. The quilted heart design were done with the computer.
, Bonnie, made this pretty little quilt. The quilted heart design were done with the computer.
Chili Pepper quilt
My friend, Patrick, has moved to Arizona. They have found a boatload of Arizona desert type fabric. With all the chili peppers on this one I HAD to do chili peppers and sombraros on the quilting. The quilting was done with the assistance of the computer.
Price List
THE QUAZY QUILTER
Quilting Costs
My pricing is based on square inches. To determine the square inches in your quilt, multiply the length x width. If your quilt is 85” x 90”, the total square inches are 7650” (85x90=7650). Multiply that by the price per square inch to get the total price for quilting.
I will be happy to provide you with a free estimate!
Basic Meander: $0.010/sq. in.
I basically doodle all over the quilt top, with stitching close enough together to assure that your quilt will stay quilted and stand up to use, yet leaving a more open look to the finished quilt.
Freestyle Meandering and Edge to Edge: $.015/sq in
All over, edge to edge simple patterns. This style of quilting begins at one edge of the quilt and extends all the way to the other edge without regard to the overall design. This style of quilting is the most popular.
Semi-Custom: $.020 to $.025/sq in
A more traditional style of quilting. Stitch-in-the-ditch (SID), cross-hatching, use of stencils, echo quilting, and many more traditional techniques and patterns may be used. This style of quilting takes a lot of thought and planning, adjusting, and measurements .
Batting
Batting and Backing needs to be a minimum of 5" wider and 5" longer than your top. If, for example, your top is 50 x 50, you need batting and backing that is 60 x 60. The extra allows me to have the needed room to attach your quilt to the frame and you get all the extra back in the end. I will not cut this off unless you request that I do the binding. In that case, you will get the extra fabric back with the quilt.
My preferred batting is the following:
Warm and Natural
Warm and White
Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom
You can supply the batting for your top or get it from me at current store rates.
Please note: Let's discuss batting if you prefer to use any particular type of batting not listed above.
Preparation of Quilt Top
I understand that a quilt that has spent time in a small box for a few days is not going to arrive nicely pressed, but I do expect you to have pressed it and checked tha back side for any areas that might need a little extra attention before you fold it for shipment.
Squaring up quilt $ 20.00
Pressing $ 20.00 (I do not charge for light pressing needed after packaging and mailing)
Clipping Threads $20.00. It is important to have extra "stray" threads clipped, especially if your quilt has light fabrics on the top. Although it doesn't seem important, a dark stray thread will show up like a beacon through the light fabric once quilted.
Backing
Clients must supply their own backing. Please have the backing 8” wider and 8” longer than the quilt top. Please indicate with a safety pin the CENTER and TOP of the backing.
Binding
I do not offer binding services at this time.
Thread
All thread is $9.00 per cone. Depending on the amount of quilting you desire, one cone is usually sufficient. Should you desire a specific type of thread, such as variegated or metallic, please let me know so I can be sure it's suitable for my machine.
Shipping
Shipping to be paid for by customer. The new priority mail boxes at the post office are ideal. A queen size quilt, with batting & backing will cost around $15.00. I do recommend you have the PO include insurance and tracking for your quilt. Do not mark the box as a quilt.
NOTE: The pricing on these pages are for your use to estimate the costs of having your top quilted. Prices subject to change without notice. Estimates are not contractual bids. Written estimates are free and are honored for 6 months. I will not change the price on any quilt that is in my shop awaiting quilting.
Payment in full is required before returning your quilt.
If you have questions about my pricing please contact me by phone or email. I would be glad to discuss your quilt with you. I take a personal interest in each quilt that I work on. Some quilts come out of the box and almost tell me how to quilt them! In these situations, if you have specified how you want your quilting done, I will contact you with my ideas and let you decide. If you are on a limited budget, let me know so we can work something out that suits both of us.
I look forward to doing business with you!!!
Quilting Costs
My pricing is based on square inches. To determine the square inches in your quilt, multiply the length x width. If your quilt is 85” x 90”, the total square inches are 7650” (85x90=7650). Multiply that by the price per square inch to get the total price for quilting.
I will be happy to provide you with a free estimate!
Basic Meander: $0.010/sq. in.
I basically doodle all over the quilt top, with stitching close enough together to assure that your quilt will stay quilted and stand up to use, yet leaving a more open look to the finished quilt.
Freestyle Meandering and Edge to Edge: $.015/sq in
All over, edge to edge simple patterns. This style of quilting begins at one edge of the quilt and extends all the way to the other edge without regard to the overall design. This style of quilting is the most popular.
Semi-Custom: $.020 to $.025/sq in
A more traditional style of quilting. Stitch-in-the-ditch (SID), cross-hatching, use of stencils, echo quilting, and many more traditional techniques and patterns may be used. This style of quilting takes a lot of thought and planning, adjusting, and measurements .
Batting
Batting and Backing needs to be a minimum of 5" wider and 5" longer than your top. If, for example, your top is 50 x 50, you need batting and backing that is 60 x 60. The extra allows me to have the needed room to attach your quilt to the frame and you get all the extra back in the end. I will not cut this off unless you request that I do the binding. In that case, you will get the extra fabric back with the quilt.
My preferred batting is the following:
Warm and Natural
Warm and White
Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom
You can supply the batting for your top or get it from me at current store rates.
Please note: Let's discuss batting if you prefer to use any particular type of batting not listed above.
Preparation of Quilt Top
I understand that a quilt that has spent time in a small box for a few days is not going to arrive nicely pressed, but I do expect you to have pressed it and checked tha back side for any areas that might need a little extra attention before you fold it for shipment.
Squaring up quilt $ 20.00
Pressing $ 20.00 (I do not charge for light pressing needed after packaging and mailing)
Clipping Threads $20.00. It is important to have extra "stray" threads clipped, especially if your quilt has light fabrics on the top. Although it doesn't seem important, a dark stray thread will show up like a beacon through the light fabric once quilted.
Backing
Clients must supply their own backing. Please have the backing 8” wider and 8” longer than the quilt top. Please indicate with a safety pin the CENTER and TOP of the backing.
Binding
I do not offer binding services at this time.
Thread
All thread is $9.00 per cone. Depending on the amount of quilting you desire, one cone is usually sufficient. Should you desire a specific type of thread, such as variegated or metallic, please let me know so I can be sure it's suitable for my machine.
Shipping
Shipping to be paid for by customer. The new priority mail boxes at the post office are ideal. A queen size quilt, with batting & backing will cost around $15.00. I do recommend you have the PO include insurance and tracking for your quilt. Do not mark the box as a quilt.
NOTE: The pricing on these pages are for your use to estimate the costs of having your top quilted. Prices subject to change without notice. Estimates are not contractual bids. Written estimates are free and are honored for 6 months. I will not change the price on any quilt that is in my shop awaiting quilting.
Payment in full is required before returning your quilt.
If you have questions about my pricing please contact me by phone or email. I would be glad to discuss your quilt with you. I take a personal interest in each quilt that I work on. Some quilts come out of the box and almost tell me how to quilt them! In these situations, if you have specified how you want your quilting done, I will contact you with my ideas and let you decide. If you are on a limited budget, let me know so we can work something out that suits both of us.
I look forward to doing business with you!!!
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