Longarm Batting Pricing & Selection
Batting costs at Maynard Longarm Quilting range from $0 if you provide your own to $0.
Maynard Longarm Quilting — Cost & Pricing
Longarm Batting Pricing & Selection
Batting costs at Maynard Longarm Quilting start at $0.0029 per square inch for poly batting when you let us supply it, with popular Hobbs 80/20 at $0.0035 per sq-in. We calculate batting based on your quilt dimensions plus a 5-inch margin all around ((W+10) x (H+10)) to ensure full coverage on our Bernina Q24 frame. Typical batting costs range from $20-70 for throws to $50-100 for kings, depending on type and size. Customer-provided batting is always free, helping you control costs. Prices are transparent and powered by our live quote calculator for exact figures.
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Batting is priced per square inch of the expanded area (width +10 inches by height +10 inches) to provide a 5-inch overage on all sides for secure quilting. Options include Customer Provided ($0), Hobbs 80/20 ($0.0035/sq-in), Hobbs 80/20 Bleached White ($0.0040/sq-in), Hobbs 80/20 Black ($0.0037/sq-in), Bamboo Blend 50/50 ($0.0048/sq-in), Poly Batting ($0.0029/sq-in), 100% Wool ($0.0054/sq-in), or Both Wool + 80/20 ($0.0089/sq-in). This ensures no shortages mid-quilt.
Batting integrates into your total quote alongside quilting (e.g., edge-to-edge at $0.02750/sq-in of quilt area plus $0.0015/sq-in handling), thread ($0-40 one-time), and add-ons like binding ($0.10-0.20/inch of perimeter). The $75 minimum quilting fee covers small projects. Use our calculator at /longarm-quote/ for precise totals.
Special factors like pieced backing prep ($25 flat) or rush ($60 flat) add to the grand total but dont affect batting directly. Trimming/squaring is $5 flat, binding prep $25.
Worked Examples
Throw quilt (50x60), customer thread/batting/backing, edge-to-edge
Quilt area A=50x60=3000 sq-in, perimeter P=2x(50+60)=220 in. Quilting: 3000x0.0275=82.50 + 3000x0.0015=4.50 =87.00 (above $75 min). Batting: customer-provided=0. Total: $87. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
Queen quilt (90x100), edge-to-edge, Hobbs 80/20 batting, top binding only
A=9000 sq-in, P=380 in. Quilting:9000x0.0275=247.50 +9000x0.0015=13.50=261.00. Batting:(100x110)x0.0035=38.50. Binding:380x0.10=38 + trimming 5 + prep 25=68. Total: $367.50. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
King quilt (108x108), complete custom, Bamboo Blend batting, both bindings, 1 special border, rush
A=11664 sq-in, P=432 in. Quilting:11664x0.090=1049.76 +11664x0.0015=17.50=1067.26. Special border:1x(11664/3.1416)x0.022=81.69. Batting:(118x118)x0.0048=66.84. Binding:432x0.20=86.40 +5+25=116.40. Rush:60. Total: $1391.93. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
Baby quilt (40x50), basting only, Poly batting, no binding
A=2000 sq-in, P=180 in. Quilting:2000x0.0075=15.00 +2000x0.0015=3.00=18.00 (<75 min, so 75). Batting:(50x60)x0.0029=8.70. Total: $83.70. Confirm with live calculator at /longarm-quote/.
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Photo by Lisett Kruusimäe on PexelsWhat Changes the Final Price
- Quilt size (larger WxH means higher batting via (W+10)x(H+10))
- Batting type (poly at $0.0029/sq-in vs wool+80/20 at $0.0089/sq-in)
- Customer-provided batting ($0, biggest saver)
- Thread choice ($0 customer vs $40 metallic)
- Binding service (up to $0.20/inch perimeter for both sides)
- Special borders (# borders x (A/π) x $0.022)
- Rush order (+$60 flat)
- Blocks (5 each for masking labor)
- Pieced backing prep (+$25 flat)
The $75 Minimum
Every order has a $75 minimum quilting fee, applied if quilting costs (area x rate + handling + thread + blocks) fall below it. This ensures fair pricing for small projects like table runners or baby quilts. Larger or complex quilts easily exceed this.
Ways to Keep Cost Down
- Provide your own batting ($0 cost)
- Supply your own thread ($0)
- Choose edge-to-edge quilting ($0.0275/sq-in) over custom ($0.09/sq-in)
- Skip rush fee by planning ahead
- Handle your own binding and trimming
- Minimize special borders and blocks
- Use pieced backing yourself to avoid $25 prep fee
Pricing Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions
How is batting sized for my quilt?
We add 5 inches to width and height ((W+10)x(H+10)) for secure loading on the Q24 frame. This prevents shortages. Customer batting must match this expanded size. Free if you provide it. See calculator for your quilts amount.
Whats the cheapest batting option?
Poly batting at $0.0029/sq-in when we supply. Customer-provided is $0. Great for budget throws. Hobbs 80/20 ($0.0035) is most popular for loft.
Can I provide my own batting?
Yes, always free - just ensure it matches (W+10)x(H+10) with 5in overage. We recommend Hobbs or similar for longarm. Saves the most on costs.
Does batting affect the $75 minimum?
No, minimum applies only to quilting portion. Batting is separate add-on. Small quilts hit min easily.
What if I want wool batting?
100% Wool $0.0054/sq-in or Wool+80/20 blend $0.0089/sq-in. Premium for warmth/drape. Calculate exact via /longarm-quote/.
How does batting fit into total cost?
Added after quilting/thread. Grand total = quilting (min 75) + batting + borders + binding etc. Transparent formula, no surprises.
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