Commissioned Quilts
Have a quilt in mind but need someone to bring it to life? My custom commissioned quilts can begin with your pattern, something inspired by a quilt in my gallery, or an original design created around an idea you’ve been imagining.
MADE
FOR YOU
What are Commissioned Quilts?
A commissioned quilt is created especially for you. You might already have a pattern you love, be inspired by a quilt in my gallery, or simply have an idea you’d like to turn into a quilt.
We’ll work together to choose the size, style, colors, fabrics, and design. For example, I can follow an existing pattern or develop an original design, using techniques such as traditional patchwork, appliqué, foundation paper piecing, or a combination of techniques.
The result is a quilt top made specifically for you—whether you’re looking for something traditional and vintage-inspired, modern and graphic, or somewhere in between.
Quilting and binding are separate services and can be added to complete your quilt.
GETTING
STARTED
Three Ways to Begin
From Your Pattern
Already have a quilt pattern in mind? I can make the quilt top from your pattern and work with you to select fabrics and colors if needed.
From My Gallery
See a quilt in my gallery that you love? I can create a similar quilt for you, adapting the size, colors, and fabrics to make it your own.
From Your Idea
Have an idea but no pattern? Tell me what you’re imagining, and I can develop an original quilt design especially for you.
Learn more about communication, timelines, payment and delivery in
YOUR
STYLE
Traditional, Modern, or Somewhere in Between
Quail Quilt · Original Design · 52" x 64"
Mixed techniques: appliqué in the center panel and medallions; foundation paper piecing in the medallions; strip piecing in the chevron and zigzag dividers.
Your quilt can reflect the style you love and the way you want it to feel. From familiar traditional patterns to bold contemporary designs, I can use a variety of techniques—or combine several—to create a quilt that is uniquely yours.
Patchwork
Traditional blocks, geometric designs, and pieced patterns.
Appliqué
Layered fabric shapes for pictorial and decorative designs.
Foundation Paper Piecing
Precise piecing for detailed designs, unusual angles, and sharp points.
Strip Piecing
Fabric strips are sewn together and cut into units to create repeating patterns, movement, and bold geometric designs.
Mixed Techniques
A combination of methods when the design calls for something more individual.
The technique is part of the design process—I choose the methods that best bring your quilt to life.
QUILT
PRICING
What Will My Quilt Top Cost?
Because every project is different, the final cost depends on the size of the quilt, the complexity of the design, the fabrics selected, and the techniques involved.
LAP
$350 – $650
TWIN
$500 – $850
QUEEN
$750 – $1,200
KING
$950 – $1,500+
What affects the price?
Straightforward patchwork and strip-pieced designs will generally fall toward the lower end of the range. Original design work, intricate piecing, appliqué, foundation paper piecing, and mixed techniques may increase the cost.
Pricing shown is for the design and construction of the quilt top. Fabric, quilting, and binding are additional. You’ll receive a personalized estimate before work begins.
COMMON
QUESTIONS
What You May Want to Know
1. How long does it take to make a commissioned quilt?
The timeline depends on the size and complexity of your quilt and my current schedule. A simpler quilt may take several weeks, while a large or intricate quilt may take several months. I’ll give you an estimated timeline before work begins.
2. Can you create a quilt similar to one in your gallery?
Yes. If you see a quilt in my gallery that you love, I can create a similar quilt in the size, colors, and fabrics you choose. Because each quilt is handmade, yours will have its own individual character.
3. Can I provide my own pattern or design?
Absolutely. If you already have a quilt pattern you’d like me to use, I can make your quilt from that pattern. If you have your own design, we can also discuss how to turn it into a finished quilt.
4. What if I have an idea but no pattern?
That’s fine. Tell me what you have in mind, and I can develop an original design for you. We’ll work together on the style, size, colors, fabrics, and techniques before I begin construction.
5. Can I choose the fabrics and colors?
Yes. Your preferences are an important part of the design process. You can choose specific fabrics and colors, give me a general palette to work from, or ask me to make recommendations.
6. Does the commission price include quilting and binding?
No. Commission pricing covers the design and construction of the quilt top. Quilting and binding are separate services, allowing you to choose the quilting style and binding finish that best suit your quilt and your budget.
Have a Quilt in Mind?
Whether you’ve chosen a pattern, fallen in love with a quilt in my gallery, or have an idea that exists only in your imagination, I’d love to hear about it. Tell me what you’re envisioning, and we’ll explore how to bring it to life.
