So you finished your quilt top… Now what?

What is Longarm Quilting?

• A longarm quilting machine allows for the “quilt sandwich”, made up of the backing, batting, and top, to be loaded onto a frame and then stitched together all at once.
• Once the customer selects an edge-to-edge design, the pattern is sewn onto the quilt sandwich. Because the stitching is computerized it provides a clean and even stitch, resulting in a quality product that will last.
• The longarm process allows the customer to complete a quilt much faster and with less strain from either hand quilting or using a domestic machine. The customer not only gets to choose the edge-to-edge design but also the color of thread and how dense of quilting desired. These options allow for a wide range of possibilities and for the creative juices to flow.

The Longarm Quilting Process at the Barn:

Here at the Barn, we will walk you through the steps of checking in your project and making the necessary choices to start the quilting process.

• When making an appointment to check in your quilt, you have several choices:
  • Call the shop at (979) 242-2442
  • Email us at info@texasquiltbarn.com
  • Walk-in: Kayla is typically available Tuesday-Friday 10-2
• Once you arrive for your appointment, you will be walked through the intake form and the choices necessary.
  • Top and Backing: 
    • Bring in the pieced top you desire to have quilted.
    • You can choose and purchase any fabric in the shop or bring any backing of your choice. We have a growing selection of 108” wide backings and Shannon Cuddle options available.
• Measurements of the quilt top and backing will be done.
  • Please Note: Due to the loading process, a MINIMUM of 4” will need to be added to all four sides of the quilt top measurements.
    • For Example: If your quilt top measures 60” x 80” the backing will need to be at least 68” x 88.
• Edge-to-Edge Design
  • Now this is where the fun begins!
  • Shop samples, a portfolio, and digital examples are available to assist you when it comes to Edge-to-Edge Design. Our pattern library is rapidly growing to allow for almost endless possibilities for an edge-to-edge design. Please feel free to bring in any ideas that you have in mind.

5. Thread Color:
   • Depending on personal style and preference, we have a wide variety of colors/finishes of thread available. We offer matte, shiny, and variegated colors to allow for the quilting to be the star of the show or simply compliment the fabrics/piecing of the top. 
6. Batting:We also provide a variety of additional services including binding, piecing and/or ironing the backing.
   • When it comes to batting, we offer several varieties of Hobbs 80/20 blend, as well as wool options.
   • We have natural, bleached white, and black.
7. Once all the decisions have been made, your quilt will then be put into the que for quilting. You will usually be receiving a phone call about your almost completed project within 2-3 weeks. All that will be left is the binding, unless previously requested.