Longarm Services

 

We carry a selection of wide backings! Ask us about backing selection when you contact us. 

Quick and dirty steps to getting your quilt completed: 

1. Fill out and print the Longarm Intake Form (we can also do this for you and you can start with step 2, if necessary).

2. Email it to us at bonairquiltco@gmail.com.

3. We will send you a shipping label and get the $50 deposit from you.

4. Package up your quilt and send it to us.

Detailed Information about Longarm and Quilt Finishing Services

• Longarm Intake Form
• Instructions

You’ve done it. Your masterpiece is completed and now you just need to find the right frame—uh, quilt finishing.

Finding someone to quilt your newly completed quilt top is a little nerve racking. As quilters ourselves, our team understands that you may feel a little tentative about sending your hard work to us. We understand and will work with you to provide the best service and the best outcome possible. Below is information that you need to know for preparing your quilt—and yourself—for longarm services.

Preparing Your Quilt

It is best to have your quilt pressed and squared before we receive it. If the quilt has been folded and needs a quick press on seams due to shipping, we will do a quick press without charge.

Make sure all threads and points are trimmed and that the back is ironed and ready for loading.

Any prep work (outside of folds from shipping) that we need to do on your quilt will incur an additional fee based on a $30 hourly rate. Before you are charged this rate, we will let you know what needs to be done and give you an estimate of how long it would take.

Pieced Backs

Sometimes you may need us to piece your backing. We charge $10 per seam to do so.

If you provide your backing, please ensure that you have at least 4 inches extra on each side of the quilt top. This means your back should be a total of 8 inches wider and longer than the top.

We also provide 108-inch-wide backs that we can match to your quilt. Price of backing depends on brand, etc. If you need backing, we will get your approval and provide you with an updated cost estimate before quilting.

Batting

Most folks provide their own batting. We prefer Hobbs cotton or 80/20 (poly/cotton) blend, but some prefer polyester, wool, or bamboo. If you do provide your own batting, please make sure it is 4 inches larger on all sizes than your quilt top just as you should for your backing.

If you would like us to provide 100% cotton or 80/20 batting, we will do so at the rate of $12.50 per yard.

Thread

You will have a choice of threads. We use high quality thread to match with the work you’ve created. We are happy to suggest ideas for color choice. Thread is included in our costs.

Pattern selection

We will provide a selection of suggested quilt patterns based on our experience after speaking with you about your vision for the finished quilt. Do you want flowers? How about feathers? Geometric shapes?

We will work closely with you to cultivate a selection that matches your aesthetic and that provides the best outcome as possible.

Longarm Pricing:

We provide edge-to-edge (E2E) quilting options. At this time, we do not provide full custom, free motion quilting services.

We charge 2.5 cents per square inch for quilting.

There are no bobbin fees and no extra charges for variegated thread.

Quilt Trimming

Quilt trimming is included in our services. We trim all quilts when taking a quilt off of the rack and follow the edge of the quilt. Please let us know if you do not want your quilt trimmed off the rack.

Binding

Binding services are all done by machine. We do not provide hand stitched binding.

If we are cutting and creating the binding, then attaching it onto the quilt, we charge 25 cents per linear inch.

For machine binding, where you provide the binding already cut, we charge 15 cents per linear inch.

For machine binding on 1 side, we charge 10 cents per linear inch. This allows you to hand finish the binding. We can bind to either the front or the back as is your preference.

Shipping

We accept shipments from all over the United States. We will discuss shipping costs and provide you with a shipping estimate if you contact us.

Ship your quilt with this Longarm Quilt Service Intake Form to:

Bon Air Quilt Company
1506 N. Bon View Drive
North Chesterfield, VA 23235

Payment

A $50 deposit per job is required for all longarm services.

The balance is due upon completion of the quilt. If the quilt is being shipped back to you, payment must be provided, including shipping costs, before we ship it. We will provide $500 in insurance for each quilted item being shipped out.

If the quilt has not been paid for within 30 days of completion, the quilt becomes the property of Bon Air Quilt Company and will be used as a sample or sold.

Questions?

Call us and speak to Heather: 804-335-6042.

Email us: bonairquiltco@gmail.com

We would love to work with you!