Longarm Services

Thank you for trusting us to finish your quilt. We want you to be very satisfied with the finished results so we have compiled this list of things you can do before you bring us your quilt.

DON'T BASTE

That's right, you get to skip basting!  Send your quilt top and backing without attaching them in any way. 

INSPECT QUILT TOP

Give your quilt top a thorough inspection. If there are stains, let us know that you are aware of them.  Trim away loose threads, which can get caught in the quilting becoming more difficult to remove.  Check that seams are well-pressed to prevent them from rolling unattractively during the basting or quilting process.  

Are the edges of your quilt top straight? Trim all four sides of the quilt straight so that it can be loaded properly on the longarm sewing machine.  Square is even better, but straight will usually do!

OVERSIZE BACKING

We require a backing that is 10” larger than the quilt top both in width and height.  For example, a 60" quilt top requires an 70" square backing.  This 5" of excess backing all the way around the quilt allows the longarm sewing machine to "hold onto" the quilt while it sews. 

SEND A FLAT BACKING

Most quilt tops aren't perfectly flat and square.  That's ok, to make our job easier, send a flat backing.  Juggling fullness in the backing and the quilt top all at once is tricky and can lead to tucks.

Consider sending a wide back fabric for your backing. If you compare cost for backing with 42" wide fabric vs. 108" wide fabric, the wide backs are generally cheaper too!

If you choose to piece backing, take time to sew those long seams carefully.  Cut yardage straight and square before joining segments.  

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Just ask!  We are here to help.  We have the same goal - a beautifully finished quilt!  

Longarm Service Refund Policy

1.  Deposit of 50% is required at the time of consultation for all  quilts for long arm services. 

2. You will be notified by  phone or email when your quilt is completed and the remaining balance will be due at the time of pick up.

3. We will place a courtesy call to you once a month, up to 3 times, for arrangements for you to pay for your quilt. If after 90 days you do not pick up/pay for your quilt, then it will become the property of Night Owl Quilting  Studio.

4.  All payments for long arm services are non-refundable. 

Longarm Disclaimer 

Fullness and/or puckers within a quilt top cannot be quilted out.  We cannot guarantee that puckers and tucks won’t be sewn in.  In some cases excessive fullness in borders may result in quilt top corners not being square. The flatter your quilt top is, the better the finish will be.  

Mechanical Disclaimer 

Please be aware that sewing machines, including longarm machines are mechanical devices. Although, we do our best to ensure perfect results every time, on very rare occasions mechanical problems may occur which may result in minor damage to a quilt top and/or backing.