Quilting Service

Rainbow Patchwork offers a professional longarm quilting service from our studio in McLeans Ridges and has been proudly quilting for the Northern Rivers community for over a decade.

The studio is open most Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. If you're unable to visit during these hours, please contact us to arrange an appointment at a more convenient time.

When you bring your quilt to Rainbow Patchwork, we'll help you choose the best backing and wadding, along with the a thread colour and quilting design that complements your quilt.

Most quilts are completed within approximately one week.

What we offer:

  • Edge-to-edge quilting
  • Professional experience

All completed using a Gammill Statler Sticher Longarm quliting machine

Please note: Our longarm quilting service is only available for quilts using backing fabric and wadding purchased from Rainbow Patchwork.

  • Backing

    We have a wide range of backing available.

  • Wadding

    We use Matilda's Own wadding and stock the following types:

    • 100% cotton
    • 100% polyester
    • 60/40 Wool Polyester Blend
    • 60/40 Wool Cotton Blend

    See full range here.

  • Designs

    Most quilt designs are $4.50/square foot.

    Seven designs shown below are discounted to $3.50/square foot.

preparing your quilt

What you have to do:

Backing and wadding

  • Purchased from Rainbow Patchwork
  • 5" extra around entire quilt

Ironing

  • Ensure your quilt is ironed
  • Quilt top should lay flat
  • Seams should be pressed neatly on the back with no twists

Threads

  • Clip as many threads as possible
  • Dark threads can show through light fabrics

Borders

Possible extra costs

  • Hexagon quilt with a non-linear edge
  • Peepers that require additional tacking

If your quilt doesn’t meet the above criteria, it may require more time or be more complex to complete. In such cases, an additional charge may apply to help cover the extra time involved.

Opening Hours: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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