PREPARING YOUR QUILT TOP

 

IMPORTANT!

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We are the framers of your art - your quilt. We respect you and your work. We are not comfortable with modifying or cutting your quilt. Please do your part in preparation and we will do ours.

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Proper preparation of your quilt top and quilt back is essential to a good result, so please read the following instructions carefully!

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GENERAL

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• The three layers of our quilt will be loaded on to the machine independently of one another. Please do not pin or baste them together.

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• The batting and backing should measure at least twelve inches (12") longer and twelve inches (12") wider than your quilt top. For example, if your quilt measures 60" x 80", the batting and backing should measure at least 72" x 92".

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QUILT TOP

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• Press seams well. Be sure the top lies flat. Ripples and "puffy" places will not necessarily quilt flat. Take care that the borders do not ripple and wave. 

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• The top should be free of embellishment such as buttons and beads.

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• Clip all loose threads and be sure the seams have been pressed.

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• A row of stay stitching, applied 1/4 inch or less from the edge of the quilt, will prevent stretching and will keep seams that extend to the edges from separating.

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• If your quilt has a definite "head," and you think we might not recognize it, please apply a piece of masking tape to identify it.

 

BATTING

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• If you send batting, please check the package to be sure it is suitable for machine quilting. We do not stock a large batting inventory, but do offer some of our favorites if you would like to purchase batting from us. Check with us to see what's available.

 

BACKING

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• Please trim off the selvage edges before seaming your backing. Sides should be straight and the backing squared.

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