Long Arm Machine Quilting
A smoke-free & pet-free environment
With your beautiful quilt top, a Gammill stitch-regulated long arm quilting machine and many patterns from which to choose, the results are sure to be fabulous. Together, we can create an heirloom-quality quilt that will be treasured for years to come. The perfect gift for someone special.

In order for your top to be quilted free of puckers and pleats, there are a few steps that you, as the piecer, can follow:
 - It is important to have your quilt top as flat as possible. The seams should all be “pressed well” and not twisted. This prevents lumps. The back of your quilt top should be as neat as the front. 
 - Your quilt top should be square. Fold in half lengthwise – do the edges line up? Then fold the quilt crosswise. Those edges should also line up. If your edges are wavy or uneven, you should remove the borders, remeasure, and then resew.
 - Loose threads on the back of your quilt top should be clipped, especially if your quilt top has distinct light and dark colors. Dark threads will show through the lighter fabric.
 - If you have washed the fabric on your quilt top, the 
backing fabric should also be washed and pressed. 
· Backing fabric should be 4-6 inches wider and 4-6 inches longer than your quilt top. 
 - If your backing needs to be pieced, the selvage must be removed before piecing, as the selvage is a tighter weave and will pucker. 

Pricing
The following is a price list for quilting. The minimum charge for a quilt is $45.00. Prices are estimates; the final cost will depend on the detail of the quilting pattern. The prices include The Warm Company batting – your choice of Warm & Natural, Warm & White, or 50/50 blend.

 Overall edge-to-edge design - simple          2.0˘ per sq. inch 
Overall edge-to-edge design - intricate       2.2˘ per sq. inch 
Overall design with separate borders           2.5˘ per sq. inch
Custom quilting                                       $25.00 per hour

To reach an estimated price, figure the square inches of your quilt. For example, if your quilt is 80” x 100”, your square inch total would be 8,000 square inches. Multiply that total by the price per square inch, depending on the type of quilting desired (8,000 x .020 = $160.00; 8,000 x .022 = $176.00; and so on).

Thread
Included in the pricing is a wide assortment of thread colors. However, there is an additional $5.00 charge for multiple thread changes.

Binding
Binding is available at $12.00 a running yard. You will provide the binding fabric of your choice. I will prepare the binding, machine attach to the front, and then hand stitch to the back.

Mailing Your Quilt
If you would like to mail your quilt to me, you will be responsible for the shipping charges both ways. I will contact you when I have received your quilt and notify you when your quilt is completed. Your quilt will be returned to you with $100 of insurance, unless otherwise stated.

Note: Please indicate the top of the quilt top and the top of the backing. 

Thank you for considering Cactus Quilts to fulfill your quilting needs. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Louise