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EAST MOUNTAIN QUILTING

LONGARM QUILTING & FINISHING SERVICES

We are proud to offer machine quilting on our TWO beautiful computerized
Gammill Statler longarm machines!
Both machines have 12-foot tables and can handle King size quilts!

Please read our Quilt Preparation Guide HERE.

Go to REQUEST FORM ~ See PATTERN EXAMPLES

MACHINE QUILTING SERVICE

v  Quilting costs are calculated by Area - per square inch (multiply your quilt dimensions: Length x Width).  

v  The cost depends upon the pattern you choose (denser patterns use more thread & take more time).  

v  Minimum quilting charge is set at $5000, due to the time it takes to load and unload the quilt.

v  Thread Cost: $200 per bobbin used (standard threads)

Quilting

Options

Cost

Edge-to-Edge

Basic Density

Medium Density

1.75 cents/sq.in.

2.50 cents/sq.in.

Borders & Corners

 

3.00 cents/sq.in.

Semi-Custom (“Block Work”)

 

5.00 cents/sq.in.

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FIRST QUILT
SPECIAL!

1 PENNY / sq.in.
(Basic Edge-to-Edge)
($35 min.)

Lincoln Penny
What's "Edge-to-Edge" mean?

"Edge-to-Edge" is an all-over pattern that fills across the entire quilt. These are often meandering shapes, swirls, or geometric shapes, but can be any repeating designs

PATTERN EXAMPLES

BACKING & BATTING

v  Buy Backing fabric from us at 10% OFF regular prices.

v  Buy Batting from us at 20% OFF our regular list prices!

v  Batting is available in a variety of materials – Link for more details & current pricing

 EXTRA SERVICES

BINDING OPTIONS

OTHER

1

$0.20/

linear inch  

Includes trimming the quilt, making the binding, & machine sewing it to the top for the customer to hand sew later.

2

$0.30/

linear inch

($45 min.)

Includes trimming the quilt, making the binding, & machine sewing it completely on the quilt. 

 

Piecing a Backing............................. $15 /seam
Other piecing/repair....................... $35 /hour

Center quilt on backing.................. $10
Ironing (by request).........................$35 /hour

Add a personalized message.......... $20

Trimming (after quilting)................ $10

 


SHIPPING

v  If you are not dropping off, you are responsible for shipping your quilt top to us.

o   Address: East Mountain Quilting, 150 NM-344 Suite H, Edgewood, NM 87015

v  For the return shipping, we charge a flat $15 per quilt for standard shipping (generally USPS Priority or UPS ground), which includes some basic insurance.

v  If you would like an expedited shipping method or additional insurance, please let us know on your request form or at the time of final payment.

 


 

QUILT PREPARATION & EXPECTATIONS

Please print out the Machine Quilting REQUEST FORM you completed online and mail it with your quilt.

QUILT TOP

v  Check the length and squareness of your quilt – check for excess fullness in the borders.

v  Press your quilt top.  When in doubt, press seams toward the darker fabric.

v  Clip all threads - especially dark threads that may show through lighter fabric.

v  Please make sure there are no holes in any seams

v  No Pins in the quilt top (our fingers & machine needles thank you!).

v  Basting - Please do not baste your quilt. The quilt is loaded in a specific way, which can cause issues if it is basted first.

v  If you are planning on using buttons or other embellishments it is best to add them after the quilt is quilted. Some appliques are okay to add, but not all appliques can be quilted through.

BACKING & BATTING

v  Size - Please make both batting and backing overlap at least 4" all around (cut at least 8” Longer & 8” wider than your quilt top). Click here to see an example to help you.

v  Source - You are welcome to mail your backing fabric with your quilt – any excess will be sent back to you.

v  Backing fabric can be purchased from our shop at a discount. We carry a variety of wide backings.

v  Backing directionality - if there is a specific way you would like the backing to line up with your quilt top, it is very important to add notes on your intake form.

v  It is also helpful to pin a note to both the quilt top & backing, to show us which edge is the North.

v  Please square up your backing so it can be pinned on straight.

v  We only carry highest quality battings - offered at a very competitive price (Discount off regular prices).

v  Batting prices will vary by material, vendor, and width

Material

Details

Options

 

100% Cotton

1/4" Loft, Washable,

3-5% Shrinkage

Cotton Natural

Links

Cotton/Poly

Blend

1/4" Loft, Washable,

Minimal shrinkage

70/30 Blend

Links

Polyester

Medium Loft, Washable,

Minimal Shrinkage

White

Links

* These are the batting materials we typically keep in stock.
If you have a special material or color request, please give us a call and we will see how we can accommodate.

 

QUILTING DESIGN / PATTERNS

Our beautiful and affordable quilting patterns will make your quilt come to life! All quilting is done on our computerized Gammill Quilting Machine inside our clean retail shop. From the moment we receive your quilt top, we treat it as our own. It is quilted with care and returned to you promptly.

v  We know that selecting a Quilting Pattern can sometimes be the most difficult part of the process.

v  Edge-to-Edge (E2E) patterns will generally repeat across the entire quilt – from one edge to another.

v  These can be adjusted/scaled to be more or less dense (this will affect the cost)

v  Quilt Pattern directionality - Please note if you would like your quilting design to go a specific direction on the quilt - please pin a note to the North edge. Click here for an example

v  There are literally thousands of quilting patterns to choose from!  Open, widely spaced patterns work best with puffy batting.  Otherwise, the sky is the limit!

v  We have a catalog of standard patterns:
EDGE-TO-EDGE PATTERNS
CORNER PATTERNS
BORDER PATTERNS
BLOCK PATTERNS

v  If you don't see something you like, feel free to browse the following sites and submit a pattern suggestion with your quilt top.
Sew Shabby     Anne Bright    Wildflower Quilting   Stitch Happy  Urban Elementz

v  Note: we must purchase Special request patterns from the designers, so they do cost extra.

v  We do dabble in custom pattern design as well – we’d love to hear your pattern ideas!

v  If you are unsure & need help designing your quilt, please call or email us. We are always happy to help!

v  You can also select "Quilters Choice" on the order form & let us know what price range to stay in.

SHIPPING / DROP OFF

v  Please submit a request form before you drop your quilt off.  It makes the process a little easier for us to plan.

v  If you are unsure of pattern design or batting selection, you can discuss them when you drop off.

        Exact pricing will be determined based on these specifications.

v  You can estimate the cost of your quilt using our pricing page. If you have any special concerns or requests feel free to call or e-mail.

Shipping Addresses:
US Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx: For Local Drop Off 
East Mountain Quilting
c/o Busy Bee Quilts
150 NM-344, Suite H
Edgewood, NM  87015
Call ahead to the shop at
(505) 281-0195
for drop off appointment.

 

COMPLETION

v  As soon as your quilt is finished, someone will contact you and arrange for final payment & pickup.

v  If shipping, we will email you an invoice, make final payment arrangements, and get it in the mail.

v  If you have a specific need date, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate.
**If this accommodation would cause you to 'jump the line', we will discuss a Rush Charge with you.

 

DISCLAIMER / AGREEMENT

Please be aware that the quality of the quilting service is directly related to the quality and integrity of the quilt top and back.
We know that no quilt is perfect and we always do our best to adapt to the particulars of each quilt.
We promise to try to make any flaws as inconspicuous as possible.

Please know that we cannot be held responsible for problems that arise from: holes in seams, thick points, dark threads that may show through, fullness in the border and/or quilt, or any other problems that arise outside of our control.


QUILT SERVICES REQUEST FORM
Link to PDF


Name: _________________________

Phone: _________________________

Email: __________________________

 

__ Shipping      __ Pickup

Address:_ ____________________

(if shipping) ____________________

Quilt Name/ _____________________

Description: _____________________

Quilt size:    Length _____in.      Width _____in.

Borders:    Top/Bottom _____in.      Sides _____in.

 

PHOTO (upload)


Desired Quilting Pattern:
___________________

  __ Quilter’s Choice

Desired Density:    __ Basic     __ Medium     
       
                            __ Quilter's Choice

 

__ Edge-To-Edge Only

__ Borders & Corners a different pattern

__ Custom Block work

Pattern Directionality:

Do you have a Preference?

__ No

__ Yes (add note to North edge)

 

 

Batting Option: (8in. wider & 8in. longer than quilt)

__ Customer Provided

__ Purchase from EMQ:

__ Cotton __ Blend __ Wool __ Poly

Thread Options:

__ Specific Color _______________

__ Quilters Choice: Blend to Quilt top

__ Quilters Choice: Contrasting Color

 

Backing Directionality:

Do you have a Preference?

__ No

__ Yes (add a note to North edge of Top & Backing)

Timelines:

Do you have a specific Deadline? _____________

When would you like completed? ______________

Rush Charge? ______________

 

Binding Preference:

__ Customer will perform binding

__ Option 1 – We stitch binding on top

__ Option 2 – We stitch binding top & bottom

 

Notes: Any other details, instructions, requests, or additional services?

 

 

 

Photos: May we have Permission to take photos of your quilt & share on social media? __Yes __No

 

I have read the Disclaimer and agree that East Mountain Quilting is not responsible for problems with improperly pieced quilt tops, holes in seams, fullness in borders, or any other problems outside of our control.

 

__ I Agree                     Signature: ___________________________________________

 

 

Contact Info
Business Info
  • Busy Bee Quilts
  • beecreative@busybeequilts.com
  • 505.281.0195
  • 150 NM-344, Suites F & H
    Edgewood, NM 87015
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