There are many different styles of quilting that we can apply to your quilt top. These vary from the very simple to the most complicated designs imaginable.
All-over Patterns: the same design is repeated all over the quilt top from edge to edge, without regard to the pattern of the quilt top. This can be very effective on many types of quilts, particularly when something simple is needed just to keep it all together.
Meandering: freehand work that "meanders" across the quilt top - stippling is probably the best known of this type, but there are many other simple designs that can be used. The pattern of the quilt top can be taken into account, avoiding some areas and concentrating on others as required.
Separate Borders: these can be simple or complex, freehand or regular patterns. Patterns which require the quilt to be turned to have the separate borders quilted can incur an extra charge.
Circles: many different patterns can be created using circles, concentric, off centre, complete, interlocking, the list goes on!
Cross-hatching: can be effective when used on appliqué type quilts, and of varying sizes from close together to wider apart, depending on the look required.
Baptist Fans: very effective on the more traditional type quilts. Can be used in part or all of the quilt, ie just the centre, or just the border, etc.
Stitch in the Ditch: just as the name implies! Quilting is done in the ditch of the seam.
Custom quilting: designs created especially for your quilt top, including feathers, celtic designs, individual motifs, echo, ¼ inch outline, and a combination of any of the above mentioned styles.
Machine Basting: makes the quilt more manageable for those who enjoy hand quilting. Basting one way or both ways.
Combinations of these styles can result in too many patterns to discuss here. You are only limited by your imagination!
Other variables to consider are the types of wadding (batting) and thread that you use. The two types of batting that I use are Matilda's Own Wool Batting and Matilda's Own 100% Cotton batting. When deciding which to use think about what sort of finished product you want. Wool will give you a more padded look with better defined stitches, and with careful washing and handling will not shrink and give you many years of enjoyment. Cotton gives a thinner finished product but if it is not pre-washed, will shrink slightly when washed resulting in an antique type finish.
The different types of threads available are too numerous to mention as there are many specialty threads on the market that can give you a very different finish. I mainly quilt with cotton thread, but use variegated threads quite a lot. If you have any other thread preferences please discuss it with me.
The cost of machine quilting is based on the size of your quilt top combined with the type of quilting you desire. It is very difficult to put a fixed price on each type as usually a combination is used. Most prices fall in the range between $3.50 to $6.50 per square foot. Use the calculator below to find the size of your quilt top and you will be able to work out an approximate idea of the cost involved. I am happy to discuss different ideas with you and can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote over the phone.
To calculate how big your quilt is, enter in the width and length of your quilt (in whole inches) below. For a more accurate calculation be sure to measure your actual quilt, don't just use the pattern measurement. The price range shown is an approximation based on $3.50 to $6.50 per square foot.