Longarm Services: How It Works
Your longarm services experience should feel clear and low-stress. You’ll always know what happens next, what I need from you, and when you’ll hear from me.
1) Request a quote
Start by filling out the quote form on my website or calling me.
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Share your quilt size (width x height)
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Tell me your timing needs (standard or rush)
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Choose your thread color, or pick “Quilter’s Choice”
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Tell me if you want any add-ons (batting, binding, trimming/squaring, seam repair, pressing)
I’ll send you a quote sheet and the next steps.
2) Prep your quilt (quick checklist)
Good prep helps your quilt stitch out clean and helps avoid delays.
Quilt top
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Pressed and lies flat
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Seams are secure (a quick stay-stitch around the outer edge helps)
Backing + batting
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Pressed and lies flat
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Backing and batting should be 4–5 inches larger on all sides than your quilt top (that’s 8–10 inches wider and longer total)
If something needs attention when your quilt arrives, I’ll contact you before I do any extra work.
3) Drop off or ship your quilt
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Most customers ship their quilt to me
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I share my shipping address after you submit the quote form
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Pack quilt top, backing, and batting separately (folded neatly)
4) Quilt check-in and confirmation
When your quilt arrives, I:
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Confirm measurements and materials
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Confirm thread choice and your edge-to-edge direction
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Confirm any add-ons you want
If I spot an issue (like backing size, fullness, loose seams), I’ll reach out before I move forward.
5) Sample stitch check (your last chance to adjust)
Before I fully start quilting, I stitch a small sample section and check in with you. This is your last chance to make a change before it’s too late. Once you approve, I continue with the full quilt.
6) Quilting + quality check
I quilt your project edge-to-edge, then I do a final check before it leaves my studio:
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Stitching and tension check
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Overall finish check
7) Invoice + return shipping (or pickup)
When your quilt is finished:
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I send your invoice
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After payment, I ship it back or schedule pickup
What to Include in the Box
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Quilt top
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Backing
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Batting (if you’re sending your own)
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Binding strips (only if you want binding added)
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A copy of your quote sheet (printed and included in the box)
Add-Ons Available
You can add any of these to your longarm services order:
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Batting
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Binding
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Trimming and squaring
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Seam repair
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Pressing
Timing
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Most quilts take 2–5 weeks
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Timing varies by season and current queue
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If you have a specific date in mind, tell me up front and I’ll tell you what’s realistic
Rush Quilts
Rush service is available as space allows:
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$35 rush fee (January–October)
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$45 rush fee (November–December)
Communication You Can Count On
You’ll hear from me at these points:
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Quilt received
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Plan confirmed (thread, edge-to-edge direction, add-ons)
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Before I fully start quilting, I stitch a small sample section and check in with you. This is your last chance to make a change before it’s too late.
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Ready for payment and return shipping