$12.00/hour as of January 1, 2007

1) The client specifies what sort of quilting is desired. (See “Quilting Guidelines” section.)

2) I estimate the time required based on the pattern chosen and the size of the quilt. That estimate is locked in for the client. I will estimate the time a bit longer than I believe the quilting will actually take. I keep an accurate time sheet for the project and bill the client only for actual time spent, up to but not exceeding, the estimated time agreed on. You will never pay more than the original estimate except in the following instances:

**Backings/battings that are too small, requiring piecing to bring them to size. (To avoid this, carefully read the “Backing/Batting Guidelines”)

**Different quilting pattern requested by the client after the estimate is given. A revised estimate will be given in this case and the above policy followed.

3) Backing : Usually provided by the client. Please read the “Backing/Batting Guidelines” section below before buying backing. I do carry unbleached muslin by the bolt and will sell it by the yard (or increments) at $7/yd.

4) Batting: I carry Warm and Natural 100% cotton batting in two widths and sell it at cost, by the inch. Please read “Backing/Batting Guidelines” below before buying batting.

5) All quilting will be done with Coats and Clark “Star Brand” quilting thread unless otherwise requested by the client. The cost of the thread is included in the hourly rate.

I have over 20 different color choices in stock, including variegated. You may specify thread color or leave the decision to me. There is no extra charge for using more than one thread color in a quilt. I usually match the bottom thread to the top thread rather than matching the backing fabric, unless otherwise requested by the client.

2) The balance is due when the quilt is returned to you and you approve the quilting.

DELIVERY:

1) You may drop-off and pick up your quilt at my home studio at any time, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead to make sure I’m home.

2) I do much of my business by mail or UPS. Unless, otherwise specified, I will return quilts via the US Postal Service, first class, with $500 insurance. The cost of shipping will be added to the billing for the quilting and is NOT included in the estimated price.

3) Quilts are double-bagged in plastic and shipped in heavy cardboard boxes.

When purchasing full-width batting, always buy an extra half-yard to allow for squaring the backing. Using our sample quilt, this means that you’d buy 124” (106“ + 18“ = 124“) which works out to about 3¾ yards. I’ve had backings sent to me that were cut so crookedly that nearly 8 inches were lost at each end while squaring--a loss of 16“ on the total length. The same rule applies to sheets. I was recently sent a sheet to use as a backing and by the time it was squared up, 8” in the length were lost.

If you buy batting off the roll, I recommend using the same rule of thumb to determine the correct amount. Bagged batting can be also be cut out of square. On occasion I’ve had to patch in sections in order bring bagged battings up to size. If you buy your batting from me, it’s my job to make sure that you get a properly sized batting.

It’s always a good idea to lay out the squared backing and batting with the top and double-check this before you deliver the top to any quilter. Remember, any time that I have to spend correcting problems add to your total cost of the quilting so it’s to your advantage to double check this.