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Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing your quilt for machine quilting.
• Piece your top carefully. The flatter the top is, the better it will quilt up.
• Trim away any stray threads on the top as well as the backing.
• Press your top and backing carefully.
• Your backing will loaded onto the machine with the seams running horizonta
• Backing must be at least 4” longer on all sides.
• Ensure your backing is square (90degree corners parallel to sides). Wonky edges are hard to attach to the quilting machine.
• Don’t pin or baste your quilt.
• If your top and or back is directional, mark the top edge with a pin and a sticky note stating so. Please confirm that I have this written on your worksheet.
• Remove any embellishments. Reattach them after the quilting is complete.
• Leave the cutting of scalloped edges until after the quilting is complete.
• Stay stitch 1/8” around pieced border to prevent seams from opening.
Remember, that I can attach your binding while it is on the long arm, for a very reasonable rate. It will save you time! Talk to me about this service!
This service is offered at an hourly rate of $30/hour.
• Most clients bring a binding that they have made to attach to the quilt. I prefer a 2.25" strip folded in half and ironed. I prefer it to be wound onto a piece of cardboard.
• I can custom fabricate a binding with your fabric or mine. If my fabric is chosen there will be a fee added of $2.00/WOF for each strip needed.
• I can apply pre-made binding to the top of the quilt after the quilt is finished and while it is still on the machine.
• I can finish the binding job but sewing it to the opposite side of the quilt by machine or by hand.
I carry an assortment of cotton fabric material for sale:
108" Wide Backing Material $14.00 - $24.00 / yd
54" Wide Backing Material $6.50 - $14.00 / yd
I also carry a wide assortment of batting. I carry at least 8 different batting. I will always have at least 5 different types of Quilters Dream batting to offer. I also carry 2 types of batting from the Warm Company. Please inquire as to which batting I have in stock.
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