Preparing your Quilt

Here is a short list of things that you can do to ensure the best outcome during the quilting process. 

• Do not baste your quilt top to the backing

• Trim loose threads (long threads can show through the quilt top)

• Please make sure there are no embellishments to your quilt top.  Buttons and beads cannot be quilted.

• Press your quilt top and backing (all seams should be pressed open or folds can occur).

• Check for open seams (it happens, sometimes we all miss them but if the machine gets caught in an open seam, it can tear the quilt top)

• Quilt Backing - Your Quilt Backing should be 4” larger on all sides of the quilt. For example, if your quilt is 50” x 50” your backing should measure 58” x 58”.

• If your backing is pieced the seams should be 3/4” so that the seam can be pressed open. Not doing this can cause bulk at the seam.