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What size should my backing be?

Your backing will need to be four inches bigger than your quilt top on all four sides. Remember: Four-for-four! For example, if you’re sending me a 60” x 80” quilt top your backing should be at least 68” x 88”. It’s OK if it’s bigger, but smaller makes it somewhere between difficult and impossible for me to load your quilt onto my longarm. There will be an additional charge if I have to add fabric to your backing to be able to load it. If you have questions about this, please feel free to contact me.

Keep it neat, please!

Please take some time to press your top and backing before you ship them to me so that they are ready to be loaded on the longarm as soon as they are unpacked. Clipping any stray threads or fraying fabric tails will help to prevent dark threads from showing through your quilt top and greatly improve the look of your finished quilt.

Quilting Choice

There are a lot of decisions to be made when you’re working on a quilt, and sometimes it can get overwhelming. If you have a pattern in mind, let me know. If you’re not sure and would like me to make the quilting decisions for you, that’s fine also. I’ll check with you before I begin the quilting process to make sure you’re happy with what I’ve chosen for your artwork.

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For general requests or questions, please email me at Hilary@RockyRoadQuilts.art.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Pricing Disclosure

My current rates start at 2.5 cents per inch for edge to edge designs, and 4 cents per inch for custom designs. The minimum charge for quilting is $50.00.

I acknowledge the pricing information detailed above.

My quilt is ready!

I begin working on quilts in the order that they arrive in my studio.

My quilt is ready to ship!

Dimensions

Please include the width and height of your quilt top in inches.

Details

This space is for you to share any relevant details about your quilt top. This may include the pattern you used, what the quilt’s intended function will be, and/or the recipient. I’ll use this information to help with the creative process. You may also ask any questions you have here and I'll answer them via email.

Date Required

Currently, my turnaround time is less than two weeks. This will fluctuate a bit as quilts arrive. Leave this space blank if there is no deadline.

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Quilting Design

Thread Preference

I love to see contrasting thread that stands out, but understand that sometimes what’s needed is a neutral coloured thread that blends and creates beautiful texture. Your preferences and your quilt will guide the thread choices.

Batting Preference

I usually purchase batting by the roll. I will cut off only what is needed for your quilt (the smallest side + 5 inches extra margin) and charge per inch. For example, if you have a 60" x 80" quilt, I would cut 65" inches of the batting of your choice.

Edge Trimming

Binding Preparation

I will use a 2.5 inch width for the binding and cut it on the straight of grain unless you specify otherwise or the quilt is thick (requiring a wider binding) or has curved edges (requiring bias binding.)

Attaching Binding

Indicate here if you’d like me to attach the binding to your quilt.

Custom Label

If you are interested in a custom label, I’ll contact you via email to discuss what details you’d like included.

Mobile Phone Number for Texting

If you are OK with me texting you any questions, photos, or updates, please include your number here. If not, then leave this section blank and we will communicate via email.

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Instagram Handle

I would greatly appreciate being able to share your art online. Fill this section out if you are permitting me to post pictures of your quilt on social media. Please include details such as the pattern name and/or designer, and special fabrics that you’ve included in your quilt. If this project needs to be kept secret, please indicate that as well. I’d hate to accidentally spoil someone’s surprise!

Return Shipping

I’ll use USPS Priority Mail to return your quilts. The Post Office includes $50 of insurance and a tracking number with this service. Please let me know if you would like me to purchase additional insurance on your behalf, and I’ll add the cost to the invoice when the work is complete. To determine how much insurance is advisable, add the invoice amount for quilting to your materials cost.

Backing Fabric

To better facilitate the quilting process, please ensure that your backing fabric is 8 inches wider and 8 inches longer than your quilt top. This gives me the required 4 inch margin on each side of the quilt top that I need to load your quilt onto my longarm. Larger is OK but smaller may result in me not being able to work on your quilt.

I acknowledge my backing fabric meets the minimum size requirement for my quilt top.