Absolutely! Every quilt deserves a professional finish, whether it’s your first project or a treasured heirloom. My longarm quilting services enhance quilts of all skill levels, transforming them into timeless, high-quality pieces ready to be cherished.

To ensure the best results with my longarm quilting services, here are a few simple but important steps to prepare your quilt top and backing:

• Press Both Your Quilt Top and Backing: Ensure your quilt is tidy and smooth, making it ready to load onto the longarm machine.

• Clip Stray Threads: Take a moment to trim any loose threads or raveling fabrics. This step helps prevent dark threads from shadowing through lighter areas of your quilt top. It’s worth the effort!

• Mark the Top Edge: Use a safety pin or another marker to identify the top edge of both your quilt top and backing. This avoids any confusion during the quilting process.

• Square Your Quilt Top: Double-check that your quilt top is squared and free of wavy edges. This ensures a polished and even final result.

• Optional Victory Lap: For added strength, sew a “victory lap” around the quilt top. This means stitching 1/8” from the outer edge of your quilt to secure the seams. It’s not required but can be especially helpful for delicate fabrics or complex piecing.

Your backing fabric and batting need to be at least 8 inches wider and longer than your quilt top. This provides a 4-inch margin on each side for me to properly secure your quilt to my frame. For example, if your quilt top measures 60” x 80”, your backing should be at least 68” x 88”.

Ensure your backing is squared before shipping, as the top and bottom edges will be attached to the rollers on the frame. If you have pieced your backing, trim the sides so that the quilt has two sets of parallel sides. I recommend using a 1/2” - 3/4” seam allowance with a horizontal seam and pressing your seams open.

I can piece your backing for $12 per seam (pattern matching not included).

Additional fees may apply if extra time and effort are required to get your quilt ready to load. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Yes, I am happy to quilt on Minky/Cuddle backing. Just ensure it is prepared with the necessary margins, as mentioned above, to allow for proper securing to the frame. Minky/Cuddle fabric can add a cozy texture to your quilt, making it extra special.

Yes! My 12ft frame can handle any quilt up to about 120"!

You can get an estimate for your quilt here, using my quilt cost calculator.

There is a minimum $50 charge for any quilt you submit.

There will also be shipping costs (for non-locals) added to your invoice.

I am required by the state of North Carolina to charge sales tax to NC state residents.

I offer a wide variety of edge-to-edge (E2E) quilting patterns, ranging from floral and geometric to modern and traditional. You can view the available designs on the Quilting Designs page.

My usual turnaround time is less than two weeks from the time your quilt is in my studio. If you have a specific deadline, please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.

I offer several types of batting, including cotton, polyester, and blends. You can choose the type that best suits your quilt’s purpose and desired feel. See details on my Rates page.

My personal style attempts to match or blend thread color with the lighter areas of your quilt. Unless you make a special request, I will match the thread to the lightest background color in the quilt top. This is YOUR quilt! Let me know if you have a preference on thread color.

Yes, I offer binding services. I can make and attach the binding for you if making or attaching binding isn’t your thing.
I can create your binding with your supplied fabric and machine sew to front or I can machine sew your premade binding to the front of your quilt. I don’t currently offer finished hand binding. 

Absolutely! I accept both local drop-off and mail-in quilts. Detailed instructions for mailing in your quilt to my studio in Durham, NC, will be in your booking confirmation.

When mailing your quilt, ensure it is clean and securely packed in a sealed bag. Use a sturdy box and include a note with your contact information and any special instructions. 

I accept various payment methods, including credit cards and bank ACH transfers. Payment is due upon completion of the quilting service, before delivery or pick-up of your quilt.

Feel free to reach out via email me directly at meghan@apieceofquietquilts.com. I’m happy to answer any questions you have about the quilting process.