Quilt commissions
A quilt is something human. Let’s make yours.
Intro blurb.
Every quilt is unique, designed and sewn by me in my studio. Even if a commission is based on a previously made design, it is a one-of-a kind quilt made just for you and is made special and YOURS by colors, materials, and intuitive design choices made as I sew. Quilts are both sturdy enough for everyday use and soft enough to
Process
We start by talking on the phone or video call. We chat about what you like: colors, shapes, material objects you own, previous quilts I have made. A mood board can really communicate what kinds of things you like, and can be a helpful starting point for our conversation. If the project involved the clothing of a loved one, I will want to hear about that person.
| $195-$250 | starts at $500 | starts at $1500 | starts at $2500 | |
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| Size | Tiny (~hand size) | Wall hanging ~18" x 24" or larger | 5' x 5' throw quilt, perfect for the sofa, twin sized bed quilt ~54" x 75" | full/queen sized bed quilt, king sized bed quilt |
| Number of garments (for memory quilts) | 1-3 | 2-4 | 4-6 | up to 10 |
| Communication | 30 minute initial phone call | 30 minute initial phone call to discuss specific goals and designs, progress images sent halfway through the design and construction process | 30 minute initial phone call, progress video sent halfway through the design and construction process, optional 30 minute progress video call | 30 minute initial phone call, progress video sent halfway through the design and construction process, optional 30 minute progress video call |
| Payment Details | 50% deposit before work begins, remainder due upon completion of project | 50% deposit before work begins, remainder due upon completion of project | 30-50% deposit before work begins (installments available for higher priced--or all--projects) | 30-50% deposit before work begins (installments available for higher priced--or all--projects) |
| Timeline | 4 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 8-12 weeks | 12-16 weeks |
| Add ons or modifications: curved or small piecing, applique, hand-dyed textiles can be integrated into the design for an additional charge | Finishing options: tied, hand quilted, or a combination. | Every quilt is unique, designed and sewn by me in my studio. Even if a commission is based on a previously made design, it is a one-of-a kind quilt made just for you and is made special and YOURS by colors, materials, and intuitive design choices made as I sew. Quilts are both sturdy enough for everyday use and soft enough to | We start by talking on the phone or video call. We chat about what you like: colors, shapes, material objects you own, previous quilts I have made. A mood board can really communicate what kinds of things you like, and can be a helpful starting point for our conversation. If the project involved the clothing of a loved one, I will want to hear about that person. | This row of info is not meant for the actual grid, but maybe surrounding it (before/after/etc). All of it will be fleshed out with visuals and examples of non-commissioned quilts |
Add ons or modifications:
curved or small piecing, applique, hand-dyed textiles can be integrated into the design for an additional charge
Finishing Options:
tied, hand quilted, or a combination.
Commission Request Form
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