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 Preparing Your Quilt

In order to create the most beautiful quilt, go through the following checklist to prepare your quilt and backing for the longarm. This is simply a guide. These are not requirements. I am not the quilt police. I do not expect perfection. These are just guidelines to help you.

Quilt Top
  • Trim and remove all basting and loose threads
  • Pressed flat - you can starch the top if you would like
  • Squared: to check to see if your quilt top is squared, you can fold it into quarters; the edges should line up
  • No open seams (This is important) Double check to make sure all of your seams are stitched closed
  • No wavy borders
  • All seams are pressed flat the way you would like them to lay
  • Mark the top of the quilt with a safety pin
Backing
  • All selvages trimmed
  • Well-pressed
  • Square
  • Mark the top with a safety pin
  • At least 10 inches longer and wider than your quilt top. This is a requirement in order for your quilt to be properly loaded on the longarm

Quilt Top and Backing should not be sandwiched together. Each should be individually folded.

Again, I am not the quilt police. While I do ask that you try to follow these guideline, I will work with you to create a beautiful, finished quilt. I want you to enjoy the quilting process. Please do not get caught up in trying for perfection. 
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  • Home
  • Embroidery
  • Quilting
    • Quilt Finishing
    • Quilting Design Patterns
    • T-Shirt Quilts
    • Preparing Your Quilt
  • Contact
    • Quilt Finishing Services Order Form
    • T-Shirt Quilt/Blanket Order Form
  • Gallery
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Product