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Strath Sewing
& Quilting

Longarm Quilting

Strath Sewing and Quilting (home of award-winning quilters Carol McSherry and Liz Toth) provides a Longarm Quilting Service using a Gammill Statler machine. With over 20 years of Longarm Quilting experience we offer services which include Basting, Edge-To-Edge, Stippling, Custom and Heirloom Custom. No pinning or basting required. 1000s of designs to choose from. Binding service available.

We are proud suppliers of Matilda’s Own cotton, bamboo and wool waddings.

Phone Carol McSherry on 08 85 363674 to book a mutually convenient time for an in-store obligation-free consultation.

Telephone consultations and postal service also available.

Calculating Fees For
Longarm Quilting

  • Fees are charged by the size of the quilt–top combined with the style of the quilting required.
  • Each style of quilting is charged at a different rate multiplied by the number of square inches.
  • To determine the size of your quilt-top, measure the width and length in inches and multiply the two numbers. Then, divide this number by 144 to get the square feet size.
  • Example: 60” x 60” = 3600 Square Inches – 3600 Sq” divided by 144 = 25 Square Feet.
  • This example shows a quilt of 25 Square Feet. Multiply this figure by the cost of the required style of quilting.
  • Example: 25 Sq Ft x $5.00 (Meandering – Small Pattern) Cost = $125.00.

Example only. Cost determined on exact requirements.

Quilt Preparation

  • The quilt top and backing must be square.
  • The backing and batting must be at least 4” larger, on all four sides, than the top.
  • All seams must be pressed flat.
  • All loose threads must be trimmed to avoid them showing through on light fabrics.
  • To prevent stretching and popping of seams, please stay-stitch 1/4” in from outside edge.
  • Remove all selvedge.
  • Please mark the top edge of your quilt.
  • It is recommended that you blend the backing fabric to the colours in the top for a good thread colour match.
  • Make sure that the borders fit properly (measure through the centre of the quilt and cut border strips and fit) to avoid “ruffled edge syndrome”.