How long does it take to free motion quilt

Question

How long does it take to quilt an entire quilt top with a long arm quilting machine? I am looking for an estimate for a standard double quilt with a simple stiple. Thanks

Answer 1

To just do an mid-size overall stipple should not take longer than 8 working hours. I did not figure in the time it takes to get the quilt layered on the frame and breakes the quilter will take (not to get to tense standing behind the frame).

If you are asking this, because you want somebody to do the quilting for you, check around to see how different quilters price their work and ask to look at samples of their work. Best way to get references is to check local quilt shops (most of them have business cards of local longarm quilters). Most quilters don't charge by time, but calculate by design and square inch. A simple design (overall stipple or pantograph) will cost you less per square inch than a custom quilt job.

I just randomly selected a site on the web where you can see an example of how a quilter will price their work:

http://www.gullcottagequilting.com/optio...

For myself I found it cheapest to purchase my own mid arm machine that I use as a table top set-up to do my own quilting. The machine has paid for itself after custom quilting three large quilt tops.

I bought my Juki from: http://sewunbelievable.com/

I know not everybody wants to quilt their own tops, but I like to finish my quilts from start to finish and as I said, by now the machine has paid for itself.

Hope this information was helpful.

Answer 2

I wasn't sure if you were trying to figure out how much to charge, or how much you should expect to pay. If you're figuring charges, it probably makes sense to do it the same way others in your area do. Lately, many long-arm quilters' websites are quoting prices in terms of 'this type of pattern is x.xx¢ per square inch' rather than in terms of time. For example, one site charged 1.25¢ per sq. in. for a medium or large stipple, so they estimated a double quilt (80"x90") would cost $90.00 just for quilting, plus extra for batting, binding, etc. Prices vary considerably in different parts of the country and depending on the skill and experience level of the quilter, as well as how much competition there is. New long-arm quilters sometimes give substantial discounts on their first few commercial jobs.

If you do a 'Google' search for 'long-arm quilters' and look at their 'rates' pages, you'll get a good idea of charges in various regions (be sure to check what's included in the price - sometimes batting and backing is included, sometimes a rate is low because they're charging extra for stuff).

Hope this help - good luck.

  

Answer 3

i dipends how good u are at sowing a good sower would be faster then a first time sower but for an experienced sower approcimently 2-3 days

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