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Quilt Top
- Make sure your quilt top has been pressed and all threads cleaned
up. Trailing dark threads can really detract from the quilt if
they are caught between layers.
- It is very important that your top is square. If there is a
problem with the squareness of the top we cannot do an edge to
edge pattern or borders and will persuade you into a more custom
design trying to give you the best results with what we have to
work with
- Please do a row of stitching about 1/4" from all outside
edges. This prevents seams from popping open and also helps to
keep your quilt stabilized. (Do not use serger for this).
Backing
We stock quality muslin both in bleached and unbleached. Please
see our pricing area for more information on this. If you would
like to send your own backing fabric, please make sure of the following:
- Please make
sure it is similar to the thread color being used on the top.
Having a dark fabric and light quilt top will result in a less
than desirable stitch. We use the same color thread on the
top as on the bottom. For example, if you have a black backing
and a light color quilt top we would suggest using a light color
thread. However, we also will be using the light color thread
on the back creating to much of a contrast to the black backing.
If a dark bobbin is used with a light top very tiny portions of
the bobbin thread might be visible on the top.
- Fabrics need
to be 100% cotton to get the best results. Poly/cotton and other
fabric blends stretch differently and can cause puckering during
quilting. Please do not use sheets as they cause problems with
thread breakage in our machine.
- Remove all
selvages.
- Backings
need to be at least 4" larger on ALL sides of the quilt.
For example . . . if you have a 60" x 60" quilt, you
will need to supply backing in the size of 68" x 68".
This will supply the needed 4" on all sides of the quilt.
- Please make
sure backing is cut square also. Use a 90 degree ruler to make
sure it is square. If you are seaming the backing, make sure all
seams are square also. Once the backing is loaded on the machine
it cannot be readjusted so please keep this in mind.
- Press all seams open.
- Stitch the backing 1/4" on all sides. Again, this stabilizes
it.
- Press
and fold neatly if mailing or place on hanger if delivering.
Batting
We stock Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 cotton/poly blend and Hobbs 100%
machine washable wool. Both of these battings are favorites of ours
as they create spectacular results in the weight and feel of the
finished quilt. This is supplied at cost to our customers. If you
would rather use something else and it is not on the list below
please inquire about it before sending.
While the above battings are highly recommended the following
battings will be accepted.
- Fairfield - High and traditional poly batting
- Mountain Mist Gold
- All Quilters Dream Battings
- All Perfect Cotton Battings
Not Accepted:
- Fairfield - Cotton Classic
- Mountain Mist Gold - FUSE
Please do not cut your battings if they are packaged. Send in the
original packaging or send along the bag they came out of.
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