Maynard Longarm Quilting — Cost & Pricing
Quilt Binding Services Cost Guide
At Maynard Longarm Quilting, binding services start at $0.10 per perimeter inch for top-only or back-only, or $0.20 per inch for both sides, plus a $25 preparation fee and $5 trimming. These rates apply after quilting on our Bernina Q24 frame, making it easy to finish your quilt professionally. Total binding costs vary by quilt size—expect $40-100+ for most projects—combined with quilting at $0.02750 per square inch for popular edge-to-edge designs. Factors like perimeter length, binding extent, and add-ons drive the final price, but everything is calculated transparently via our quote tool. Small quilts benefit from our $75 minimum quilting fee, ensuring fair pricing even for minis.
Photo by Anna Shvets on PexelsHow the Price Is Built
Quilting forms the base cost at rates like $0.02750 per square inch for edge-to-edge (most common), up to $0.09000 for complete custom, plus $0.0015 per square inch handling and a $75 minimum. Thread adds $0 if customer-provided, or $5-40 per quilt, with $5 per change. Blocks cost $5 each, special borders are #borders × (area/π) × $0.022, batting uses (W+10)×(H+10) at $0.0029-$0.0089 per square inch—we add 5-inch overage all sides—or $0 if supplied.
Backing prep is $25 flat for piecing. Binding specifics: $5 trimming/squaring, $25 preparation, then $0.10/inch top-only, $0.10/inch back-only, or $0.20/inch both. Rush adds $60 flat. Grand total sums all: max(75, quilting calc) + borders + batting + backing + trimming/binding + rush.
Use our live calculator at /longarm-quote/ for exact figures—these rates from calc-742 ensure accuracy as of 2026-04-25.
Worked Examples
Throw quilt (50×60), edge-to-edge, customer thread/batting/backing, top binding
A=3000 sq-in, P=220 in. Quilting: 3000×0.0275 + 3000×0.0015=$82.50+$4.50=$87 (>75 min). Binding: 220×0.10 +$5+$25=$22+$30=$52. Total: $87+$52=$139. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
Queen (90×100), edge-to-edge, Hobbs 80/20 batting, top binding
A=9000, P=380. Quilting:9000×0.0275 +9000×0.0015=$247.50+$13.50=$261. Batting:100×110×0.0035=$38.50. Binding:380×0.10 +$5+$25=$38+$30=$68. Total: $261+$38.50+$68=$367.50. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
King (108×108), custom, Bamboo batting, both bindings, 1 special border, rush
A=11664, P=432. Quilting:11664×0.09 +11664×0.0015=$1049.76+$17.50=$1067.26. Border:1×(11664/π)×0.022=$81.69. Batting:118×118×0.0048=$66.84. Binding:432×0.20 +$5+$25=$86.40+$30=$116.40. Rush:$60. Total: $1067.26+$81.69+$66.84+$116.40+$60=$1392.19. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
Baby quilt (40×50), basting only, customer supplies all, no binding
A=2000, P=180. Quilting:2000×0.0075 +2000×0.0015=$15+$3=$18 (<75, so $75 min). No other costs. Total: $75. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
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Photo by olga Volkovitskaia on PexelsWhat Changes the Final Price
- Quilt size (larger area/perimeter increases quilting and binding costs)
- Quilting style (edge-to-edge $0.02750/sq-in vs custom $0.09000/sq-in)
- Batting type ($0 customer-supplied vs $0.0054/sq-in wool)
- Thread choice ($0 supplied vs $40 metallic)
- Binding extent (top-only $0.10/in vs both $0.20/in)
- Special borders (# × (A/π) × $0.022)
- Rush fee ($60 flat)
- Blocks ($5 each)
- Pieced backing ($25 flat)
The $75 Minimum
Every quilting order has a $75 minimum fee, applied if the calculated quilting cost (area × rate + handling + thread + blocks) falls below it. This ensures tiny projects like baby quilts or table runners are worthwhile without overcharging. It covers setup on our Bernina Q24—use the quote tool to see if your project hits it.
Ways to Keep Cost Down
- Supply your own batting, thread, and backing to avoid $0.0029-$0.0089/sq-in and $5-40 fees
- Choose edge-to-edge ($0.02750/sq-in) over custom ($0.09000/sq-in) for simple allover designs
- Skip rush ($60) and plan ahead for standard turnaround
- Provide full-size backing (no piecing, saves $25)
- Opt for top-only binding ($0.10/in) instead of both sides ($0.20/in)
- Minimize blocks and special borders to cut add-ons
- Make larger quilts—per-square-inch cost drops on volume
Pricing Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions
How is binding cost calculated?
Perimeter P=2×(W+H) inches, then rate: $0.10/in top-only, $0.10/in back-only, $0.20/in both, plus $25 prep and $5 trim. For 60×80 (P=280), top-only binding is 280×0.10 +30=$58. We use straight binding on our Bernina Q24. Supply your fabric or ask about prep. Always verify at /longarm-quote/.
Do I supply binding fabric?
Yes, binding prep ($25) cuts and joins your supplied fabric into binding strips. No extra charge for standard straight binding. Perimeter +15 inches yardage recommended. We trim/square first ($5). Full service means you get a ready-to-use quilt.
What’s the $25 binding preparation fee?
It covers cutting your fabric into 2.5-inch strips, piecing the binding tube, and prepping for attachment—labor-intensive but precise. Essential unless you supply pre-made binding (rare). Combined with $0.10-0.20/in attachment, it’s cost-effective vs doing it yourself.
Can you do binding without quilting?
No, binding follows quilting on our mail-in service. Send quilt top, we quilt then bind. Standalone binding isn’t offered—full service keeps costs low. Minimum $75 applies to quilting portion.
How much extra fabric for binding?
Measure perimeter P=2×(W+H), add 15 inches for seams/corners. 60×80 needs ~295 inches (about 1 yard 40/42in fabric). We calculate in prep fee.
Is there a binding minimum?
No separate binding min—tied to $75 quilting min. Tiny quilts still get full pro finish. Rush binding adds $60 if needed.
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Use Carol’s calculator — same formula used in this article.