QUILT TOP:
- Do not baste the quilt sandwich (top, batting, and backing).
- Stay stitch the quilt top about 3/8" from the edge to keep the pieced borders from pulling apart
or stretching. - Press all seams so they lay flat, taking care not to distort fabric or stretch out of shape.
- Clip all loose threads, remove pins, and do a final check to see if any seams need additional
stitching.
BORDERS:
- Applying borders incorrectly can cause extra fullness or "wavy" borders which are difficult to
quilt without puckers or pleats. If you bring me a quilt top with fullness, I will quilt it as is. It is a
misconception that quilting it will remove the wavy borders or extra fullness.
BACKING:
- To prepare the backing, please remove the selvage, pre-wash and square up the back.
- The back must be 12" wider and longer than the quilt top after the pre-wash.
- For best results on pieced backs, press the seams open instead of to one side.
- Do not bring me a sheet backing - the thread count causes tension problems on a longarm
machine.
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BATTING:
- I can supply quality polyester, cotton, or cotton/poly blend for your convenience.
- You may supply your own batting. It must be at least 6" longer and wider than the quilt top.
- Select a quality batting that can be quilted 3" or more apart (see batting package for details).
- I reserve the right to refuse a batting if I feel that the quilting results will not be satisfactory.
This may include lightweight, unbonded batts like Mountain Mist which are too delicate for use
on a longarm machine.
Quilt Preparations
Please follow the below suggested guidelines before you bring me your quilt top. I charge
extra for all of the items below if I have to handle them. I am trying to keep you the
customer in mind and keep your quilting prices down.
extra for all of the items below if I have to handle them. I am trying to keep you the
customer in mind and keep your quilting prices down.
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