Quilt Prep
What is needed to prepare your quilt for longarming.
Trimming
Trim all of your loose threads, Square up the quilt top and backing.
Mark the Tops
Place a pin or fasten a note at the top of your quilt top and backing. Not all directionals are readily apparent.
Embellisments
Remove all embellishments like buttons, bows or anything 3-D that can harm a machine. Save these for after your quilt is returned.
Services Offered
Services that SBC offers from beginning to end.
Minor Maintenance
$25 per hour
Seam repairs, minor fixes, and pre-loading prep work is charged per hour.
Pieced Backing
$15-$30
Pieced backing is charged per seam or matched seams.
Thread
We use Glide 40 Poly or Premo Soft. You can reqest a specific color or have SBC color match.
Binding
$10 +
Binding services from preparing binding to attaching binding. All services start at $10.
Recycling
Request return services on all major scraps (4" +) or you can choose to donate scraps to Project Linus.
Turnaround Time
2-4 weeks - depending on the time of the year.
Drop off / Pick Up
By Appointment Only
Shipping
USPS Priority Mail with Insurance
Disclaimers
Things to know!
Unprepared Tops
$25 per hour
Quilt tops that are not prepared before loading process will result in additoanal charges.
Making Changes
$30 per hour
Changes should be made ASAP. Multiple changes will result in a fee. Changes AFTER work has begun that requires stitch removal is $30 per hour.
Fullness / "Quilting Out"
Fullness in tops happen. I can use starch and steam to try to work these out. Major issues noticed once loaded, I will contact before resolving.