Long Arm Services & Pricing

Pricing is determined by the quilting requirements of your quilt top.  This also includes any supplies that maybe needed such as batting, backing, binding & threads.  After a free consultation a fixed price can be determined.  Due to Ohio tax laws, sales tax will be added to the final amount.

Quilts are scheduled on a first come first serve basis.  A $50.00 rush charges can be added for those quilts needed in a rush. 

Quilting prices are based on per square inch.  To estimate the cost, multiply the length and the width of the quilt to get the square inch.  Next multiply by the style of quilting you would like. 

Pantograph (Edge to Edge) – This is an over-all pattern that is followed by a laser light on the back of the machine.   Pricing for this range from .015 - .175 ($35.00 Minimum) depending on the complication of the pantograph pattern.

Custom Quilting – This style of quilting encompasses the use of stencils, freehand feathers, cross hatching and stitch in the ditch.  Prices for this style of quilting range from .03 - .06 per square inch. This depends on how complex and dense the designs chosen are.  

Heirloom Quilting – This is a denser style of quilting including Trapunto.  Prices start at .06 and go up depending upon design.

Shipping – Shipping is done via UPS or USPS.  This charge is the actual shipping charge plus insurance and tracking.

Additional Services Offered:  All services offered at $20.00 per hour

  • Pressing Quilt Top and/or backing for loading in longarm
  • Piece and pressing backing
  • Turning Quilt for special border designs
  • Trimming stray threads

Thread

High quality thread such as Superior, Signature and YLI are used and are provided by Lonestar Quilting, LLC.  There are a wide variety and styles available within these manufactures.   Which thread type depends on the quilt top and type of quilting desired.  There are numerous styles and colors of threads to choose from.  Solid color threads are offered at $5.00 per quilt.  Specialty thread such as variegated, metallic or monofilament is offered at $7.00 per quilt.  A $2.00 thread change is charged for each thread color change within a quilt.  

Quilt Top Preparation

Backing and batting must be at least 4 inches larger than the top on all sides.  Please make sure your backing is square.

Backing that has printed designs help hide starts and stops from the longarm. 

When selecting backing considers the thread that you will want to use.  I use the same thread in the bobbin as the top to avoid pokies. 

Please do not baste the quilt layers together.  These are loaded in the longarm individually. 

The quilt top and backing should be neatly pressed. 

Please clip all loose threads.  These can show though when finished.  Threads can also cause problems for the longarm machine because they get caught up in the wheels and the tracks. 

If using a directional backing please indicate the top from the bottom with a small note pinned to the backing.  Also please identify the

To avoid any pleats in your quilt top please measure you top vertically in 3 places sides and center.  Take the average of these three for your vertical measurement.  After adding the borders on the side then take the horizontal measurement the same way and apply.

Please stay-stitch around the border edge seams of the quilt top a scant shy of 1/4 inch in. This will prevent the seams from coming unstitched when being gently rolled or pulled gently to get it to lay flat.

Please attach to your quilt your contact information how I may reach you in case of a question or concern (name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail).

Please include your choice of quilting design or any special instructions.

Ship your quilts with insurance to:

Lonestar Quilting, LLC
108 South Main Street
Marysville, Ohio 43040

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