Quilt Preparation Checklist

(Important—please read before scheduling)

We want your quilt to look its absolute best. While we take great care with every quilt, specific issues can affect the final result. Unfortunately, loose seams, puckers, or wavy borders cannot always be “quilted out.”

Quilt Top Preparation

• Quilt tops must lie flat and square to prevent puckering

• Borders should not have excess fabric

• Secure all edge seams

• Remove loose threads

• Pin your name and phone number to the quilt top and backing

• Mark the top of the quilt, if not obvious

• Press seams flat to one side

• Press from the front using starch

• Double-check for seam gaps or wavy borders

Quilt Back Preparation

• Backing must be at least 6 inches larger on all sides than the quilt top

• Trim selvages from pieced backings

• Use a ½-inch seam allowance and press seams open

• Ensure backing is squared and even

• Mark the top if the fabric is directional

HOW TO GET A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF THE COST FOR QUILTING

1. Determine the overall square inches in your quilt by measuring the width and length of the quilt
and multiply these two measurements. EXAMPLE: A quilt measures 60”x72” = 4,320 inches
2. Then multiply this total square inch by the amount of $.02. For example, 4320 x .02= $86.40 for
the edge-to-edge quilting service.
3. To calculate binding cost, find the linear measurements by adding all four sides together. For
example, a quilt that measures 60” x 72” would be 60+60+72+72=264 linear inches.

Longarm Service and Cost

Edge-to-Edge Quilting (Minimum $40)	$0.02 per square inch
Edge to Edge (Dense) (Minimum $40)	$.0225 per square inch
Basting Service (Minimum $30)	$.01 per square inches
Binding (Minimum $25)     Made, attached, and stitched by machine	$.15 per linear inch
Backing Fabric 108"	$19.00-$25.00 per yard
Batting (80/20 96" or 108" wide)	$10.99 per yard

Longarm Quilting Services for South Texas & Surrounding Communities

Cardinal Creek Quilting proudly provides professional longarm quilting services to quilters throughout South Texas. Our shop is conveniently located in Orange Grove, Texas, making it an easy drive for customers seeking high-quality, local quilt finishing services.

We regularly serve quilters from nearby communities, including:

• Mathis

• Sinton

• Calallen

• George West

• Three Rivers

• Alice

• Kingsville

• Corpus Christi

Whether you’re searching for longarm quilting near Mathis, edge-to-edge quilting in Sinton, or a trusted longarm quilter near Corpus Christi or Calallen, Cardinal Creek Quilt Shop offers personalized service, professional equipment, and careful attention to every quilt.

Our customers travel from surrounding towns because they value:

• Consistent, high-quality stitching

• Clear communication and pricing

• A welcoming, small-town quilt shop experience

• The confidence that their quilt is handled with care

If you’re located anywhere in the Coastal Bend or South Texas region and looking for reliable longarm quilting services, we’d love to help you finish your quilt beautifully.