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My Gammill Optimum machines can quilt your beautiful projects more quickly using Statler Stitcher software that enables both computerized and hand-guided stitching. A selection of top-quality thread, batting, and backing fabric options are available at my studio. Services include edge-to-edge finishing, custom quilting, quilt basting, and specialty services.
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Edge-to-Edge Finishing |
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A pattern of varying complexity is stitched from one side of the quilt to the other, and is repeated in each row. The pattern may be hand or computer guided, and the same thread is used throughout the quilt. Pricing is dependent on the complexity of the design, size of the quilt, and whether it is hand or computer guided. |
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Light Extra-wide and fast stitching pattern, such as a double-width basic meander $0.016/ square inch |
Medium At or near default width stitching of patterns (applies for the majority of patterns) $0.02 / square inch |
Heavy Slower stitching patterns, hand-guided stitching, or patterns stitched at less than default widths or high density $0.03 / square inch |
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I can support many types of special requests. Costs vary
depending on the complexity of the service. |
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Seaming Backing
Yardage for backing is provided by customer and quilt backing is prepared for long-arming. Squaring Up
Trimming the finished quilt for binding |
Top Preparation
Repair of seams, trimming thread, and pressing Binding
Preparing binding, half binding (stitching binding to front of quilt by machine), full binding (hand or machine finished) |
Custom Quilting |
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This technique features designs stitched in blocks, borders and/or sashing, stitching in the ditch, diagonal or grid lines, echo quilting, and/or patterns of varying complexity stitched in specific areas of the quilt. The long-arm machine may be fully hand-guided or a combination of computer and hand-guided. Costs vary with the complexity of the designs, the number of thread changes and the number of stops/starts in the designs. |
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Light Computerized patterns only in borders and blocks; no stitch in ditch (SID); no thread changes $0.033 / square inch |
Medium Mostly computerized, SID around blocks and borders; some hand guided work; 1-2 thread colors $0.046 / square inch |
Dense Mix of computerized and hand; dense stitching; grids, heavy SID around appliqué, borders or blocks; 1-4 thread colors $0.054 / square inch |
Heavy/Heirloom Mostly hand guided; detailed, custom, or micro designs; ruler work; grids; heavy SID; 1-4 or more thread colors $27 / hour |
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The long-arm machine and frame are used to perfectly prepare a quilt sandwich for those who want to do the quilting themselves, but bypass the sandwiching process. Quilt top, back, and batting are to be provided separately.
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Basting for Hand Quilting
Stitched with large easily removed stitches using a contrasting polyester thread $0.008 / square inch |
Basting for Machine Quilting
Stitched with a water soluble thread that will wash out after machine quilting. $0.012 / square inch |
Materials |
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Over 200 top-quality cotton or polyester threads from Superior Threads are available. Prices vary based on the type of thread and amount used. |
The highest quality cotton, blend, wool or polyester batting from Quilters Dream is available by linear inch. Additional batting types can be ordered by the package, such as lighter or heavier weight cottons or polyester, black polyester, flame retardant, or Dream Orient (bamboo,silk,cotton blend). |
Backing FabricsA variety of wonderful Batik, Digitally Printed and Cotton Print 108" extra wide fabrics are available to see and purchase at my studio. These make great backings for quilts, saving both time and money.
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Here are some helpful tips to prepare your projects for long-arm quilting. I look forward to hearing from you. Let's discuss your project!
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