Utah price guide and calculator · Updated August 2026
How much does longarm quilting cost in Utah?
Utah longarm quilters with public pricing currently list edge-to-edge work at about 1.5 to 2.75 cents per square inch. For a 60″ × 72″ throw, that is roughly $65–$119 for the quilting itself. Minimum charges, batting, thread, binding, preparation, tax, and shipping can change the final bill.
Current Utah longarm quilting prices
These are published prices from six Utah providers, checked in August 2026. They are a practical market snapshot, not a quote or a complete survey. Some prices are starting rates, and each business decides what is included. Follow the provider link and confirm the current terms before delivering a quilt.
| Utah provider | Published edge-to-edge rate | Published minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Quilts on the Corner, Sandy | 1.5–2 cents per sq. in., depending on size and design group | $40–$45 |
| The Quilted Barn, Utah County | Starts at 1.75 cents per sq. in. | $40 |
| We Finish Quilts, Lehi | 1.8 cents per sq. in., plus thread and needle fee | $40 |
| Ladybug Threads, Bountiful | 2 cents per sq. in. | Ask provider |
| Chateau Rainbow Quilts, Herriman | 2.2 cents per sq. in. | $45 |
| Katie's Quilting Co., Ogden | 2.75 cents per sq. in. | Ask provider |
Edge-to-edge, also called allover quilting, uses one repeating design across the top. It is normally the least expensive full-service option. Semi-custom work may treat borders or selected areas separately. Fully custom quilting changes motifs and density to suit blocks, appliqué, negative space, or other details.
Published local custom or semi-custom prices span a much wider range: Ladybug Threads starts custom work at 3.5 cents per square inch, We Finish Quilts lists semi-custom work at 4–8 cents, and The Quilted Barn says most custom work starts at 8 cents and can reach 22 cents. A consultation is the only dependable way to price detailed custom work.
Longarm quilting cost calculator
Enter the finished quilt-top measurements and the rate quoted by your quilter. The calculator applies the minimum charge, then adds optional services and tax. It is an estimate, not a bid.
Ask the provider what is taxable.
Example totals at 2 cents per square inch
These examples apply a $40 minimum and include only the quilting. Quilt names are approximate; measure the actual top rather than relying on a size label.
| Example top | Square inches | Base quilting estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 40″ × 50″ baby/lap | 2,000 | $40 minimum |
| 60″ × 72″ throw | 4,320 | $86.40 |
| 70″ × 90″ twin | 6,300 | $126.00 |
| 90″ × 100″ queen | 9,000 | $180.00 |
| 108″ × 108″ king | 11,664 | $233.28 |
What can increase the final price?
- Batting: charged separately by some quilters, often by the linear inch or yard. Compare fibers and local sources in the Utah quilt batting guide.
- Thread and needles: included by some providers and itemized by others.
- Backing work: seaming, pattern matching, centering a seam, adding fabric, or correcting an undersized back.
- Binding: pricing depends on whether the quilter makes it, attaches one side, machine-finishes both sides, or hand-finishes it.
- Design purchase: a requested pantograph not already in the quilter's library may cost extra.
- Preparation: excessive pressing, loose-thread trimming, repairs, or unusual materials may add labor.
- Timing and delivery: rush service, shipping, insurance, and return postage can be separate.
- Tax: ask the business which goods and services are taxable at your transaction location.
Compare the complete estimate, not only the per-square-inch number. A slightly higher rate may include thread or trimming that another provider bills separately.
How to prepare a quilt for longarm quilting
- Ask for the provider's instructions first. Machine, frame, and workflow requirements differ.
- Keep the three layers separate. Do not pin, spray-baste, or thread-baste the quilt sandwich.
- Measure the top in more than one place. Square it as well as the construction permits and address wavy borders before drop-off.
- Press the top and backing. Trim loose threads that could show beneath light fabric.
- Provide enough backing and batting. The Utah providers reviewed ask for 3–4 extra inches on every side. Use the backing calculator, then check the quilter's exact minimum.
- Secure vulnerable edges. Ask whether a borderless or pieced-edge top needs a staystitch to keep seams from opening.
- Mark direction. Pin a note to the top of directional quilt tops and backs; discuss how a directional pantograph should run.
- Discuss special materials. Minky, T-shirt knits, denim, appliqué, embellishments, and unusually thick seams may require different preparation or pricing.
Need the backing itself? Compare Utah shops with verified wide-back fabric. When the quilt is ready, use the Utah longarm quilting directory to find providers and shops near you.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the quoted rate edge-to-edge, semi-custom, or custom, and what does it include?
- Is there a minimum charge, deposit, or cancellation policy?
- How many extra inches do you require on each side of the backing and batting?
- May I provide batting, and which fibers or lofts work on your machine?
- Are thread, trimming, pattern selection, and binding included?
- What is the current turnaround time, and is a deadline guaranteed?
- How will you handle a directional top, backing, or quilting design?
- Will you contact me before performing work that adds to the estimate?
Longarm quilting cost questions
How much does longarm quilting cost in Utah?
In a review of publicly posted Utah prices in August 2026, edge-to-edge quilting rates ran from about 1.5 to 2.75 cents per square inch. Several providers listed a $40 or $45 minimum. Thread, batting, backing preparation, binding, pattern purchases, shipping, rush work, and tax may be additional.
How is longarm quilting cost calculated?
Multiply the quilt top width by its length in inches, then multiply the square-inch total by the quilter’s dollar rate. A 60-by-72-inch quilt contains 4,320 square inches; at 2 cents per square inch, the base quilting charge is $86.40. Apply the provider’s minimum and add any extras.
How much larger should backing be for longarm quilting?
Utah providers reviewed for this guide ask for at least 3 to 4 extra inches on every side, meaning 6 to 8 inches added to both dimensions. Requirements vary by machine and quilter, so follow your chosen provider’s instructions before cutting the backing or batting.
What is the difference between edge-to-edge and custom quilting?
Edge-to-edge quilting repeats one design across the quilt without treating individual blocks or borders separately. Custom quilting may use different motifs, rulers, or densities in different areas. Custom work takes more planning and stitching time and normally costs substantially more.
Is batting included in longarm quilting prices?
Usually not. Many longarm quilters sell batting by the inch or yard, while others let you provide suitable batting. Ask whether batting, thread, trimming, pattern selection, and tax are included before comparing quotes.
Should a quilt be basted before taking it to a longarm quilter?
No. Bring or ship the quilt top, batting, and backing as three separate layers unless the quilter gives different instructions. Pin, spray, or thread basting must normally be removed before the layers can be loaded on a longarm frame.
How this guide was researched
We reviewed pricing and preparation pages published by Utah longarm businesses in Sandy, Utah County, Lehi, Bountiful, Herriman, and Ogden. Rates and availability can change without notice. The business's current written estimate controls; this page does not endorse or rank providers and does not replace their intake instructions.
Last price check: August 2026. If you operate a Utah longarm service and a listed price has changed, please send a correction.
To combine this service estimate with fabric, batting, pattern, and thread costs, use the complete quilt cost calculator.