Get Your Christmas Quilts Finished at Missouri Star — Machine Quilting Deadlines & Holiday Patterns for 2026
It's the jolliest time of the year! Quilters everywhere are starting their Christmas projects early, and we're here to help you plan for the perfect finishing touch with Machine Quilting at Missouri Star.
Whether you're making a festive quilt for under the tree, a cozy holiday throw for the couch, or a heartfelt handmade gift for someone you love, our machine quilting experts are ready to give your quilt top the five-star finish it deserves.
How Machine Quilting at Missouri Star Works
Finishing a quilt doesn't have to be hard! Missouri Star Quilt Co. has specialized in mail-in longarm machine quilting services since 2008, and today our team quilts thousands of handmade quilts each month on state-of-the-art computerized Innova longarm quilting machines in our studio in Hamilton, Missouri.
Here's how it works: you place your order online, mail us your quilt top, and our machine quilting heroes work their magic. Before you know it, your beautifully finished quilt is on its way back to you!
Standard Machine Quilting Service Pricing:
- Starting at just 3¢ per square inch
- Includes your choice of standard machine quilt stitch patterns
- Pellon quilt batting included
- Thread included
- 4-week turnaround from the time your quilt arrives in Hamilton (NOTE: turnaround time may be extended based on order volume)
You can also add on hand or machine quilt binding services, or have your finished quilt trimmed for an additional fee:
- Machine stitched binding — 25¢ per linear inch
- Hand stitched binding — 60¢ per linear inch
- Trimming only — $10
Plus, for smaller projects up to 1,000 square inches, we offer a flat rate of just $25 with optional machine binding for only $10!
🎄 Holiday Pattern Spotlight: Festive Quilting Designs
Nothing says Christmas quite like a quilt stitched with a beautiful holiday quilting pattern! When you place your machine quilting order, you can browse our full pattern library and filter by theme. Tip: Tap or click "All Themes" to select "Holiday" from the drop-down menu to view all of our festive options!
Here are a few of our favorite standard holiday patterns to get you in the Christmas spirit:
🎅 Standard Holiday Pattern Picks:
- Christmas Doodle — A playful, whimsical design featuring iconic holiday motifs.
- Christmas Paisley — Elegant paisley swirls with a Christmas twist for a sophisticated holiday look.
- Christmas Lights — Strands of twinkling lights meandering across your quilt — a customer favorite!
- Advent — A festive edge-to-edge Christmas tree design perfect for Christmas quilts and decor.
These patterns pair beautifully with Christmas fabrics in red, green, gold, and white. And don't forget — our team of machine quilting experts can also choose a Quilter's Choice pattern and thread color for you if you'd like to leave the design decision to the pros!
🗓️ Important Christmas Quilting Deadlines
If you want your quilt finished, wrapped, and under the tree in time for Christmas morning, please take note of these important deadlines:
🎁 Christmas Machine Quilting Deadlines
Order Deadline: October 12th, 2026
Quilts Must Be Received in Hamilton By: October 26th, 2026
Please plan ahead — these deadlines help us ensure every quilt gets the five-star treatment it deserves before the holidays!
⚠️ Priority Service Update: Please note that our Priority Services will be temporarily paused as of October 12th to help us fulfill all holiday orders on time. We cannot guarantee Priority will return before Christmas, so we strongly encourage you to plan ahead and send in your quilts early!
⭐ What Quilters Are Saying About Missouri Star Machine Quilting
Our machine quilting services have a 4.9-star rating based on 713 reviews, with 97% positive feedback and over 300 customer photos. Here's what a few of our happy quilters had to say:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hurry Christmas! I want to use my quilt!"
— Cathleen W., Verified Buyer
"Received my quilt back yesterday from MSQ. Love how it turned out!! I chose a gold thread and the Christmas Lights pattern. Because of my busy schedule right now I also had machine binding done. I sent my label with the quilt and it was also put on for me. They went above and beyond. Thank you MSQC, Jenny and Natalie."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oversized King Quilt"
— Peggy B., Verified Buyer
"Once again, you have exceeded my expectations quilting my quilt top, using your Bordered Periwinkle pattern, which will be given as a Christmas gift to my granddaughter this year. Job well done!!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful quilting, highly recommend"
— Glenda, Verified Buyer
"The machine quilting was beautifully done. Somehow, the actual quilting seemed more substantial. The only word I can think of to describe it is 'crisp.' I had used other machine quilting services, but MSQC's quality was far superior. I am more than happy with the results."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Novice quilter"
— Wilma, Verified Buyer
"How do you turn the imperfections of a novice quilter's first quilt into something that looks totally amazing? Send it to MSQC and have their professional longarmers quilt it for you. You will be shocked and amazed how beautiful your project turns out, like I was. I will definitely use them again."
Ready to Send In Your Christmas Quilt?
Don't wait until the last minute! The sooner you send in your quilt top, the sooner our machine quilting heroes can work their magic and get your finished quilt back to you in time for holiday gift-giving.
Here's a quick checklist to get started:
- Finish your quilt top — Press it well and make sure all seams are secure.
- Prepare your backing — It should be at least 4 inches larger than your top on all sides. Or, you can purchase backing fabric with your order! Check out our 108" wide machine quilting fabric for a seamless backing.
- Place your order online — Choose your pattern, thread, and any add-on services.
- Mail your quilt to Hamilton — We'll take it from there!
🎄 Start Your Christmas Machine Quilting Order Today!
Remember: Order by October 12th and have your quilt in Hamilton by October 26th to make sure it's finished in time for Christmas. Happy quilting, and happy holidays from all of us at Missouri Star! 🎄