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Quilt Preparation Tips |
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Busy fabrics add interest to the back of your quilt. |
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If the back must be joined, make a 1/2 inch seam and remove selvedges.
This helps keep the seam area from puckering. |
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Trim selvedges from the sides to reduce puckering. |
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The back must be 6 inches longer and wider than the quilt top. This is
important for aligning your quilt properly on the frame. |
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Square up your backing. |
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Be sure threads are trimmed and fabric is pressed before bringing in
your quilt. |
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Batting needs to be 6 inches longer and wider than the quilt top, just
like the backing. |
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You may purchase batting from us or provide your own. (Cotton or cotton
blends work better for machine quilting. Hand quilters prefer low-loft
polyester or a cotton/poly blend.) |
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We request an appointment with you after you book a quilt date to
discuss your quilt, the materials to finish your quilt, and the type of
design you with for your quilt. The more we communicate, the more your
quilt will represent what you had in mind and what is workable for your
piece. |
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We look forward to collaborating with you on your quilting projects. |
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Much time, energy and creativity go into the process and we look |
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forward to working with you to produce that special quilt. |
