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 horizontal.
   

• 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!