Quilt Logger

Introduction

Quilt Logger is a comprehensive business management platform designed specifically for longarm quilting businesses. Whether you're running a home-based operation or managing a busy quilting studio, Quilt Logger helps you streamline every aspect of your business—from customer relationships to quilt tracking, invoicing, and analytics.

What is Quilt Logger?#

Quilt Logger is a cloud-based platform that simplifies the day-to-day operations of your longarm quilting business. Access your business information from anywhere with an internet connection, and spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what you love—quilting.

Built for Quilters, by Quilters#

We understand the unique needs of longarm quilting businesses. Quilt Logger provides specialized tools to manage:

  • Customer information and communication preferences
  • Quilt projects from intake to completion
  • Custom pricing based on patterns, dimensions, and services
  • Professional invoices with your branding
  • Business analytics to track growth and performance
  • High-quality photos of your finished work

Who is Quilt Logger For?#

Quilt Logger is perfect for:

  • Home-Based Longarm Quilters: Manage your side business efficiently without complex software
  • Professional Quilting Studios: Handle high volumes with advanced scheduling and analytics
  • Growing Quilting Businesses: Scale from a few quilts per month to hundreds per year
  • Multi-Machine Operations: Track which machine is used for each project

Key Features#

Quilt Tracking#

Track every quilt through its complete lifecycle:

  • Detailed specifications (dimensions, pattern type, machine)
  • Status tracking (received, in progress, completed, ready for pickup, delivered)
  • Photo gallery for quilt tops and finished projects
  • Storage location tracking
  • Custom notes and special instructions
  • Automated pricing calculations

Scheduling System#

Plan and organize your quilting workload:

  • Calendar view of all active quilts
  • Deadline tracking and reminders
  • Visual timeline of your production schedule
  • Prioritize urgent projects

Pattern Library#

Browse and manage your quilting patterns:

  • Searchable library of quilting patterns
  • Pattern details with photos and descriptions
  • Link patterns directly to quilt projects
  • Track pattern popularity and usage

Customer Management#

Keep detailed records of your customers in one centralized location:

  • Contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Communication history and preferences
  • Order history and lifetime value
  • Custom notes and tags for organization
  • SMS consent tracking for text notifications

Invoice Generation#

Create professional invoices with ease:

  • Auto-calculated pricing based on your custom rates
  • PDF generation with your business branding
  • Customizable invoice templates
  • Tax calculations and payment terms
  • Email invoices directly to customers
  • Track payment status

Communication System#

Stay connected with your customers:

  • Email notifications for order updates (all plans)
  • SMS messaging for time-sensitive updates (Pro plan)
  • Communication history tracking
  • Automated status update notifications

Services Configuration#

Customize pricing and options to match your business:

  • Quilting patterns with per-square-inch rates
  • Machine configurations
  • Batting types and costs
  • Thread options (top and bottom)
  • Additional services (binding, backing, etc.)
  • Quick pricing calculator

Business Analytics#

Monitor your business performance with the dashboard:

  • Revenue tracking and trends
  • Quilts completed over time
  • Customer acquisition metrics
  • Average order value
  • Status distribution of active quilts
  • Year-over-year comparisons

Import/Export#

Migrate existing data or backup your information:

  • Bulk import customers from CSV
  • Bulk import quilts from CSV
  • Export data for analysis or backup
  • Standardized templates for easy data transfer

Subscription Plans#

Quilt Logger offers flexible pricing to match your business size:

  • Free Plan: Perfect for trying out the platform - 50 quilts/year, 25 customers, basic features
  • Basic Plan: TBA - Great for small businesses - 200 quilts/year, 75 customers, automated email notifications
  • Pro Plan: TBA - Built for growth - Unlimited quilts, unlimited customers, automated email & SMS notifications

All plans include invoice generation, custom patterns and rates, the advanced pattern library, and business analytics. Upgrade or downgrade anytime as your business needs change.

Learn More: See the complete plan comparison in our Quick Start Guide

Getting Started#

Ready to streamline your quilting business? Our Quick Start Guide will walk you through:

  1. Creating your account and verifying your email
  2. Setting up your business profile and pricing
  3. Adding your first customer
  4. Creating your first quilt project
  5. Generating professional invoices

The entire setup takes less than 15 minutes, and you can start managing quilts immediately.

Support & Resources#

  • FAQ: Find answers to common questions in our FAQ
  • Privacy Policy: Learn how we protect your data in our Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service: Review our service agreement in our Terms of Service
  • Email Support: Contact our support team (response time based on your plan tier)

Next Steps#

Continue to the Quick Start Guide to create your account and configure your business settings.

Note: Quilt Logger is a web-based application—no software installation required. Just sign up and start using it from any modern web browser.

Last Updated: February 2026