Quilt Preparation
Tips for Preparing your Quilt
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Please do NOT baste your quilt - it will only result in additional charges to take out the basting. We need your quilt top, batting and backing to be three separate pieces.
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Your batting needs to be a minimum of 4" (10cm) wider on each side, and 4" (10cm) longer on the top and bottom than your quilt top.
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Your quilt backing needs to be a minimum of 5" (12.5cm) wider on each side, and 5" (12.5cm) longer on the top and bottom of your quilt top. This is necessary to attach your quilt successfully to the quilting frame.
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NO embellishments are to be sewn to the quilt top prior to quilting. These could damage the long arm quilter.
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The quilt top and backing should be clipped free of loose threads on both the right and wrong sides of each of the top and the backing.
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Ideally tops and backings should be pressed, ready for quilting.
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Tops should be pressed with seams to one side for preference, not open. This will ensure a stronger seam throughout the life of the quilt.
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If you have joined large pieces of fabric to make your backing, your seams should be nice and wide (approx. 5/8”) and need to be pressed OPEN. This will ensure a flatter seam and help to avoid a ‘ridge’ along the join.
