Quilt & Binding Preparation
Quilt Top & Backing
- Please check for open seams
- Make sure your seams are well pressed
- Square Backing in both directions, No bedsheets please.
- Backing should be at least 8 inches longer and wider than quilt top
- Any applique must be fully secured around the edges
- Trim loose threads
-Indicate if there is a Top to the quilt or backing, this is important for directional Quilting Pattern Design choices
- Please save any embellishments such as beads or sequins for after Quilting is complete
- Tee shirt quilts present special challenges depending on the type of fusible and density of Tee Shirt Art, unfortunately we can not help you with them
- We are not able to use fabrics that are not standard cotton quilting fabrics such as Home Decorating, Canvas, Silks and Bed Sheets
Binding
-Best results for Binding occurs when prepared by Stonehurst using uncut width of fabric yardage, please don't worry about pre-making your binding.
-Binding service is only available as part of a Stonehurst Quilting bundle.
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Calculation of yardage needed : Width of Quilt______ X 2 + Length of Quilt X 2 ________+ 5" = Inches of binding needed
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Inches of binding needed from above divided by 42" (average width of fabric yardage) = ______ X 2.50" or 2.25" = Inches of fabric
9" = 1/4 Yard, 18" = Half Yard, 27" = 3/4 Yard, 36" = 1 Yard
Feel free to call for help calculating how much fabric is needed for binding your quilt
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Services
Edge to Edge All Over Quilting .02 Per Square Inch
Width of Quilt _______ X Length of Quilt_______= ______ X .02 = Cost of Quilting
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$60.00 Minimum on cost of Quilting Service
Standard 2.5" Machine Sewn Binding .14 Per Linear Inch
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Width of Quilt______ X 2 + Length of Quilt X 2 = ________ X .11= Cost of binding
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2.5" Binding Machine Sewn with Piping Accent .17 Per Linear Inch
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Width of Quilt______ X 2 + Length of Quilt X 2 = ________ X .15= Cost of binding
All Pricing subject to change
Best result for Binding occurs when prepared by Stonehurst using uncut width of fabric yardage
Calculation of yardage needed : Width of Quilt______ X 2 + Length of Quilt X 2 ________+ 5" = Inches of binding needed
Inches of binding needed from above divided by 42" (average width of fabric yardage) = ______ X 2.50" or 2.25" = Inches of fabric
9" = 1/4 Yard, 18" = Half Yard, 27" = 3/4 Yard, 36" = 1 Yard
Feel free to call for help calculating how much fabric is needed for binding your quilt