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Preparing your Quilt for Quilting

Quilt Top

  • Please ensure that your quilt top is well pressed and all loose threads have been trimmed.
  • A row of stay stitching applied 1/8" around the edge of the quilt will help prevent it from stretching and it will keep seams that run to the end of the edges from separating.
Backing
  • Ensure your backing is square ~ Sides need to have straight edges and corners should have right angles.
  • If you are piecing your backing, please remember to sew sides together using a 1/2"  seam allowance. 
  • Press your backing seams open.
  • Backing needs to be 4 inches larger on all sides compared to your quilt. For example, if your quilt is 70"x 96" than your backing should measure 78"x 104".
  • Sheets will not be accepted as backings.

A 10% discount will be given to those using extra wide backing with no piecing.

Batting

  • Batting needs to be 3 inches larger on all sides compared to your quilt.  For example, if your quilt is 70"x 96" than your batting should measure 76"x 102".
  • I do not carry a large inventory of batting so if you wish to purchase from me let me know so I can quote you a price and verify my availability.  If you choose to bring your own, please ensure that your batting is suitable for machine quilting.

Please note: An additional labour charge of $20/hour will be added for any miscellaneous work (ex. seam repair, piecing, squaring up backing, etc.)  Customer will be advised of any additional work required before proceeding.

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