Quilter's Heaven - "The Fabric Store You've Been Praying For!"

Long-arm Services:

Quilter’s Heaven has provided long arm finishing services for our customers since April 2008. Maureen Mosher, owner of Quilter’s Heaven, is the main operator of the machine. We use a computer-guided Statler Stitcher from Gammill to achieve precision not available with hand-guided machines. Since the software to run our machine is continually being upgraded, Maureen attends class once a month to know the latest features available. These classes also afford an opportunity for assistance with projects as needed. We strive to do the very best for our customers and will not accept any job we do not feel we can do well; we are happy to give you names of other long arm quilters that we feel could meet your request.

In order to achieve the best possible results, we ask that the quilt tops you bring in be clean, pressed, free of pet dander and free of loose threads, front and back. Seam allowances should be pressed and dog ears trimmed. Any seams that were not crossed over by other stitching should be back-tacked or stay stitched. Pieced borders especially should be stay stitched around the edges within the ¼” that will be covered by your binding.

There should be no open seams. Check your quilt pieces as you go and make sure all seams are sewn closed. This is really important because the long arm can’t see open seams and can get caught in them and do damage to the fabric.

Backing fabric needs to be six inches longer and wider than your top. The backing should be pressed and if it is seamed, all the edges should be even. Do not pin or baste your quilt top to the batting and backing.

Things to think about:

You will need to pick a quilting pattern, batting (if you are not providing it) and thread color. Your choices will affect the final price of the project. How much of the finishing do you want to do and how much do you want us to do?
Our philosophy in pricing is to break down every step so you can do as much as you want and lower the cost of the project. The only thing we require you to buy from us is the thread.

Printable Brouchure

Quilters Heaven’s Price List:

All over design moderate density	3 cents a square inch
All over design dense	4 cents a square inch
Custom design repeat blocks including border turn	5 cents a square inch
Custom design different patterns in blocks and/or pattern manipulation	6 cents a square inch
Thread- solid-Signature brand	$3 a bobbin
Thread- variegated- King Tut brand	$5 a bobbin
Thread change	$7.50 per
Binding - to make	$1 a foot
Binding - to machine sew	$2 a foot
Binding - to hand sew	$2 a foot
Labor for seaming the backing, pressing, grooming or trimming the top	$20 per hour
Minimum charge	$45
Basting Only (so you can quilt yourself)	$25 & 1 cent a sq. in
New quilting pattern specifically for your project	50% of pattern cost

If you need batting we stock

Quilters Dream Cotton- Request Loft
Quilters Dream Blend
Quilters Dream Green
Quilters Dream Orient
Quilters Dream Wool
Warm and Natural
Warm and White
Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Blend

If you would like a different batting and we can special order it for you, we will. Please give us a two week lead time.

FAQ
Why do loose threads on the back need to be trimmed?
Two reasons. First if there are several threads or a ball of dog hair on the back of the quilt it can get quilted in the quilt and cause a lump. Secondly, a single thread of a dark color can show through a light background and distract from your work.

What is the purpose of stay stitching?
Seams that are not secured come apart on the long arm. When you stay stitch around the perimeter of your quilt you keep the seams together.

Why does the backing have to be 6 inches bigger than the quilt top?
This allows us to pin the backing on the machine (top and bottom) and attach the clamps (side to side) that keeps the backing taut while quilting.