Quilt Prep

What is Long Arm Quilting?

Longarm quilting machines enable a professional quilter to load the back, batting, and top into a metal frame and stitch all three layers together at once. We sew edge to edge, left to right, creating a pattern selected by the customer. Since the sewing is computerized, all the stitches are clean and even.

The appeal of longarm quilting is that it helps you create quilts faster and without strain. This method allows you to indulge the creative process of designing a quilt, picking out the thread, choosing patterns, etc., while freeing you from the physical responsibility of stitching the quilt.

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Choose your backing, making sure that your backing measures at least 10” larger than your quilt.

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Fill out an intake form. You’ll need to print and fill out this form to send it with your quilt. Contact me for the shipping address.

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Once your quilt is received, I will contact you to go over design choices, thread options, and batting.

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Longarm quilt stitching. I will put your quilt in the queue and create it in the order in which it was received (usually 3-4 weeks).

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Quilt finishing services. We can either finish the quilt off with machine binding or just stitch the topside and leave the backside for you to stitch.

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Once your quilt is complete, if you are local, we will call you to come pickup your quilt, if not, we will send your quilt back to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at ptpquilting@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How Much Does Professional Longarm Quilting Cost?

Please view our Quilting Price Calculator and use it to get an estimate for your longarm quilting total.

Can I Use My Own Batting?

No, we provide a quality batting for your quilt.

Does Pieced to Perfection Quilting Do the Binding?

Yes, for an extra charge binding options are available.

How Long is the Turn Around Time On A Quilt?

All quilts are stitched in the order they are received. For edge-to-edge designs, this is typically 3-4 weeks.

Does Pieced to Perfection Do Custom Quilting?

Yes, some custom quilting is available if my schedule permits. Please contact me for availability.

Can the Front and Back Threads Be Different?

It is always better if the top and bottom thread are the same.

What Type of Backing Can I Use?

Many different types of backing can be used, cotton, batik, and minky are commonly used.

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