Basic Questions and answers - The details
Basic Knowledge of having a quilt long arm quilted at PDQ
Price Basics:
Quilting is accepted with 50% deposit before work can begin.
1) Meanders or select Very large 4 inches apart - 0.020 inches per square inch (SPSI). These have no backtracking and move quickly so I can sew more than one in a day. They accent the quilt top and your sewing if placed expertly. They are uniform giving old quilt texture, but I do have an old fashion non uniform one as well! They are affordable. The last section in the examples has several simple meander patterns for good examples of this kind of texture. I use it on polyester, T shirt quilts or high seam count quilt.
2) Regular density price - 0.025 to 0.035 inches per square inch. 2-4 inch apart Includes some backtracked and direction changes but the stitching is around 1-3 inches apart. More patterns available! The machine takes more time to do the pattern. Please note that due to rising costs this level will be going away. See below. These are the most popular and you wil see them most in the gallery.
3) Complex/Dense price - 0.040 -0.070 SPSI. These patterns are close together. Some can be almost 1/8 of an inch apart. Think about that! These usually have themed pictures and beautiful designs. ALSO: almost all the patterns can be done in a dense way. Almost - I have a handful that will not quilt out well and I can let you know. Summer feathers tends to overlap to much if we go too dense!
A quilt that is 70 x70 in will take 10 rows of a 7 inch pattern. That row will take 20 to 30 min to quilt out. Each roll to the next row, takes 5-20 minutes to do(more on that later). The quilt will be on the frame until it is done in 8-16 hours depending on matching, bobbin &/or thread change outs, quilt ripples, bubbles, splaying, design placements needed etc.
4)Other: thread fee based on what is in stock -thread fee is $2.5 to $25 based on estimated bobbin count and type.
5) Ordering Fee specialty requests; Thread and other patterns have a 7.50-14.50 fee per order.
Batting available: Hobbs 80/20, QD 100% cotton,QD poly (heavenly) and Hobbs poly puff.
while supplys last:expected to Feb 2026 then no more
What do you do at your shop?
Business wise I do long arm quilting, otherwise I get up to any number of things out here including pattern designing!
I have a Gammill Statler and a dedicated room so we can get talking quilting.
Are there any "nope" issues?
Yes, thank you for asking!
1) I do not do alterations,hem stuff or sew buttons or do repairs except for grandchildren.
2) I do not make quilts from scratch, hand quilting or binding unless you have a matching chromosome of mine or make my farm payment, then I'm your girl.
Quilt top Prep
Checklist for getting it ready? You bet ya!
1) Press the back side of the quilt and the backing (where the seams are). If you had an oops-wrong-way, don't worry- it's just part of it all!
2) Now Check your seams for fray breaks, and cut stray threads you missed. All fabric sheds/frays, get what you can - don't unravel your quilt!
3) Now turn it over and press it on the right side. If you have a loose seam you will see it now. If a seam isn't flat make a note/pin it to see if we need to do something. Usually I just baby sit the machine at that area and it is fine.
4) Now check for pet or family hair - really! Take clear packing tape and dab them off. I swear by it!
5) If you have a bias border or the block pieces are at the edge, I appreciate stay stiching 1/8 to 1/4 from the very edge all the way around. The frame stretches the quilt flat and these WILL separate!
6) Text a pic and quilt dimensions (length x width numbers) to me, and get your appointment set and your estimate
7) Drop it off and see the pretty samples so you know you have the design you want!
8) Get your finished pics by text &set up pick up.
9) Come get it, pay your balance and...
10) Go home, bind it and give your love that wraps them up as often as they want!
How do I figure an estimate to budget this Service?
Take the width X length for your square inch total to be quilted.
Multiply the Total by 0.030 for the lowest price and simplest patterns
Now do that for 0.045 to 0.075
This should let you see how much the quilting costs.
We do have a thread fee for each size of standard quilt of 2.50 to $25
Quilting Service is Taxable in Texas at 0.0825
Batting: You can buy a roll of batting at ½ the price of stores and cut this for your quilter. Please speak to them about overage inches needed before you cut. We require 2 inches extra each side at PDQ.
PDQ will no longer carry batting after Feb 2026 due to the rising cost of stocking 6 different kinds - sorry. We will supply while our stock lasts but the holidays have taken much of it and it will be gone soon.
We recommend signing up to Linda's Electric Quilters emails list. They have bargain flash sales and do ship.
Do you pick up and drop off?
What kind of payments do you take?
Do you pick up and drop off?
No longer available.
What about shipping?
What kind of payments do you take?
Do you pick up and drop off?
Honesty folks with the price of gas shipping is a GREAT option even if just a few miles away! You will WANT to ship here. I have a discount service we might be able to use for your area to get her back to you for less than gas these days! Also please PLAN your shipping as time starts when it is delivered here! It has to get back to you and you know your areas postal situation, some are tricky so we will talk about that!
Another option being used is: getting the quilt to me through a friend or relative in this area! Shipping back - is covered in our discussions and in the end contract. Cost depends on size of finished quilt. It may be covered.
What kind of payments do you take?
What kind of payments do you take?
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
We require payment at drop off. We take Zelle, Cash or Check only due to extreme fee structures now for small business.
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
No problem as long as quilting has not started. Only 1 change is allowed and contract will be replaced and texted to you for conformation. Multiple changes in pattern, thread, sizing or other will acquire a $10 office fee.
Do you take rush orders?
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
Do you take rush orders?
We no longer do rush orders
Can we just drop by?
What if I change my mind about the pattern?
Do you take rush orders?
No longer avilable. All shop visits are by appointment.
Please do not show up at the house, you need an appointment. I have unfortunately had some unsavory characters therefore, the dogs are out. Not a good look on you on the top of your car. I will however offer you a photo opp of it all, if you do not follow the rules HA!
Thank you for understanding!
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Contract completion with approval of work is done at pick-up. All services final. Any imperfections will be corrected as possible. We do not square your quilt or backing.. All possible puckers are discussed at drop off with solutions and correction fees given at that time