--Prepare Your Quilt for Quilting--
Tips for Best Results
Quilt Top
1. Be sure quilt edges are squared off and even on all sides.
2. Clip and remove all loose threads. (Lint rollers work well.)
3. Press top so seams lie flat. (Lessens the chance of pleats or tucks.)
4. Seams should be about ¼” and well-secured. We can’t be responsible for damage that could occur if seams open during quilting.
5. Label the top of the quilt (if there is one) with a safety pinned note.
6. Stay-stitching ¼” around all 4 sides is recommended, if there are many seams on the outside edge.
Quilt Back
1. Be sure it is 6-8” wider and 6-8” longer than quilt top.
2. On straight-grain, not bias. Sheets are not recommended.
3. Must be squared off with straight, even edges.
4. Press out creases and press seams flat.
Batting
1. You may purchase batting from us or provide your own (subject to approval.)
2. Batting should be 4-6” wider and 4-6” longer, but not larger.than quilt backing.
3. For more information click on the link to the left "Pricing Information: Batting."
Please provide top, backing, and batting separately.
Don’t pin or baste together.
Border "First Aid"
Borders are often the quilt’s biggest problem!
Too long or too short?
Different lengths?
Any of these issues can result in problems for your quilt. They could cause wavy borders, pleats or puffy/raised areas. Sometimes the only solution could be sewing a dart into the border to make the quilt lie flat. We want to avoid this problem.
Prevention is the key!
This should help.
1. Measure your quilt lengthwise at both edges and through the middle.
2. Average the three numbers and cut your border strips that length. Pin the ends even to the quilt top. Pin again in the center.
3. Stitch, easing as necessary.
4. Repeat the procedure with the width.
5. Questions? I’ll be glad to help you.
"Quilting with a friend will keep you in stitches."