Services - Commissioned Quilts

Looking for a special gift for a special person but haven't been able to find what you want? Do you want a quilt of your own to snuggle under during cold winter nights? Talk with me and I can create a custom quilt to fit your needs!

As my client, you and I would work closely together to make your perfect quilt. First we would need to choose the quilt pattern. Does the recipient have a favorite hobby? Do they like a particular home decorating theme? Based on the recipient's likes, we can find the perfect pattern for your quilt. I have a large collection of patterns to choose from, and any of them can be modified to meet your needs.

Once we have picked out a pattern, it is time to pick your colors. A good place to start is by thinking of the recipient's favorite color(s). Your color choices will give me a starting point from which I can design the color layout of your quilt. I may add a color or two to make the quilt top balanced, but I will always verify and approve any and all color choices with you before proceeding. This is, after all, your quilt and it should look the way you want it to.

After we decide on a pattern and agree on materials, I’ll price out the materials and labor and will prepare an estimate for your quilt project. Understand that this is just an estimate, sometimes the cost will be less but sometimes it is more. If the estimate is acceptable to you, we move ahead and I begin making your quilt. It generally takes 2-3 months for a commission quilt to be made, but this can vary widely depending on the complexity and the size of the quilt you want made. Smaller quilts may be finished sooner, larger quilts may take much longer.

Costs include:

• Materials (fabric, thread, batting)
• Hourly labor fee ($20/hour) for assembly and finishing
• Quilting fee
• Shipping costs, if applicable

Payment schedule:

• 25% of the project estimate is due at the beginning of the project, with which I will purhcase materials for your quilt.
• 25% of the project estimate is due once the quilt top has been finished and I've emailed you a photo of it for your approval.
• The balance of the final project cost is due once the quilt has been completely finished. If you are local, this is due when I deliver the quilt to you. If you are not local, this is due when I email you photos of the finished quilt (one photo of the whole quilt, and several detailed close-up photos). I will mail your quilt to you once I've received the final payment.

For payment, I accept cash, personal checks, bank drawn checks or money orders. I also accept credit card and debit card payments through PayPal.

Let's get started on your quilt! Contact me today!