Quilt of the Month Program
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FINISH a quilt every month!
Do you have trouble actually finishing your quilt tops?
Do you have a growing pile of Works-In-Progress (WIPs) that
you never want to look at again?
Do you have a scary long list of recipients that you want to make quilts for?
Do you want to make regular quilt donations to your favorite charity?
Do you just want to be more productive as a quilter?
If you said yes to any of these things, this program is for you!
This program will give you everything you need, even the incentive, to finish a full quilt every month! You will get the pattern, fabric, AND top-quality professional longarm quilting to FINISH a quilt a month.
All for one incredibly low, affordable price!
Order
Pick from any of the available quilt of the month kits and choose your options. There will be a new one designed by Elli exclusively for this program! As soon as you order, Elli will be hard at work cutting and shipping your quilt fabric kit and pattern to you!
Sew
Piece your fun, easy, quick quilt top with all the high-quality, "quilt shop quality" fabrics.
Complete it to return to Elli within the month to stay in the discounted pricing path!
Return
Send or drop off your completed quilt top back to Elli along with batting and backing (or pick one of the batting and/or backing INCLUDED options) for professional longarm quilting to finish
your top!
Done!
Make the final touches to your quilt with binding and a label. Binding service from Elli Quilts is an optional extra.
Gift, donate, or enjoy your FINISHED quilt!
Start Finishing a Quilt a Month!
How does the Quilt of the Month Program work?
Repeat
Start again in the following month to continue on in the program for $10 less. Keep sewing quilts in consecutive months to unlock the rock bottom price of $105 for a standard QotM. Keep going for as long as you like!
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Pricing
The best part about the Quilt of the Month Program!
First Month
Low Starting Price
$145
Piece and return your completed quilt top to Elli by the end of the month to get the following month's Quilt of the Month for $10 less!
Second Consecutive Month
$135
Third Consecutive Month
$125
Fourth Consecutive Month
Fifth Consecutive Month
$115
$105
ROCK BOTTOM PRICE!
Continue on in the program each month to keep our lowest possible price at $105!
Miss a month? You can join back in on the fun anytime at the starting month price. Don't worry, you can still get your quilt top professionally longarm quilted even if you don't make the deadline for the next month's discount.
Your incentive to keep finishing those quilt tops and keep them out of the WIP pile is to keep your earned discount of the ROCK BOTTOM PRICE!
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How do I choose the right quilting design for my project?We work closely with our clients to understand their vision for their quilt and offer guidance in selecting the perfect quilting design to complement their quilt top. Whether you prefer something traditional or contemporary, we have a variety of designs to choose from and we will help you find the right one.
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Where do I send my quilt top to you for quilting?Please ship your quilt top and, if not purchasing from us, your backing and batting to: Elli Quilts 3308 El Camino Ave #300 PMB #131 Sacramento, CA 95821 We recommend using a tracked shipping method and ensuring that your quilt is securely packaged to prevent any damage or loss during transit. This is a safe shipping address where your quilt will never sit outside unsecured. You can rest assured that we have never lost a quilt in shipping.
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What if I have specific questions not covered here?If you have any additional questions or concerns that haven't been addressed in our FAQ section, please don't hesitate to contact us. Call 916-750-9618 or email elli@elliquilts.com. We're here to help and would be happy to assist you in any way we can.
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What if I want a quilting design that you do not have?If there's a particular quilting pattern you have your heart set on, we're happy to purchase it for you. Typically, we'll share the cost unless it's something we know we'll use again, in which case there's no charge to you.
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What is longarm quilting?Longarm quilting is a specialized technique where a large sewing machine with an extended arm is used to quilt layers of fabric together. The fabric and batting is attached to a frame while the machine moves over the quilt, guided either manually or by computer-programmed gears and bands. This allows for larger quilting designs and faster completion of quilting projects compared to traditional quilting methods. Longarm quilting offers several advantages, including faster completion times, the ability to create intricate quilting designs, and the professional finish it provides to quilts.
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What is your turnaround time for quilting services?Our turnaround time is under 2 weeks for edge-to-edge quilting from when we receive your quilt! Contact Elli to get a current estimate on the turnaround time; it could be much quicker!
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What quilting services do you offer?At Elli Quilts, we offer a range of longarm quilting services, including edge-to-edge quilting, custom quilting: either freehand or computerized designs, and basting services for those who prefer to hand-quilt their projects. We can also create a fully commissioned quilt according to your vision.
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What is your pricing?Edge-to-edge quilting starts at 2.5 cents per square inch, some patterns cost slightly more due to the density of the quilting. There are optional extra products and services such as trimming and binding or buying batting or backing fabric from us. You can get the exact price for edge-to-edge quilting on your quilt top with our order form. Custom freehand or computerized quilting starts at 5 cents per square inch and is based on the complexity of the designs chosen and thread color changes. Commissioned quilt charges are based on a $30 hourly rate plus materials. There is a minimum charge of $60 per project.
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How do I prepare my quilt for longarm quilting?Before sending your quilt to be longarm quilted, ensure that the quilt top and backing is pressed and free from any loose threads or debris. The batting and backing fabric must be a minimum of 8 inches longer and 8 inches wider than your quilt top. The extra is required to allow the needed space to attach the quilt to the longarm frame. If it is not large enough, there may be an additional charge for the extra work needed to attach the quilt to the frame or we may not be able to finish your quilt with that backing at all. If your quilt top or backing has a specific direction, mark the top with a safety pinned note to indicate which way is up.
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Is shipping included?No. At check out, you can pick your option of shipping or local pick-up and drop off and the corresponding price for shipping will be added to your total.
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What is the Quilt of the Month Program?The Quilt of the Month, or QotM, an awesome program that enables quilters of all skill levels to easily and affordably finish a full quilt every month! Visit the Quilt of the Month page to get more info and see the current month’s quilt.
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What is included in QotM?The standard pricing for QotM includes a brand new quilt pattern, specially designed by Elli Quilts for this program, all the high-quality quilting cottons needed to piece the top, AND the professional longarm quilting service to beautifully finish your quilt. The all-in backing and batting option includes everything from the standard pricing QotM, and also includes batting and a coordinating backing fabric.
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How does the pricing work for QotM?The QotM has a standard price of $145, $165 for batting included, and $200 for the backing and batting included, for the current month’s quilt kit and professional longarm quilting service on the quilt. For each consecutive month that you finish and return the QotM quilt top for longarm quilting, you can get the following month’s QotM for another $10 less! On the 5th consecutive month, you will unlock the rock bottom price of just $105 ($160 for backing and batting included) and you can continue in the program at $105/month for as long as you meet the requirements of finishing and returning your quilt top in time!