Preparing Your Quilt
Step 1: Prepare Your Backing
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Provide a well pressed backing.
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If piecing the backing, sew the fabric pieces with a 1/2 inch seam allowance and press open to reduce the fabric bulk.
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I prefer the seam to go horizontal on the machine but will work with a vertical seam provided the 1/2 seam allowance is used.
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Square the backing, make sure it is at least 4" larger on all four sides of the quilt top.
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Add a safety pin to the top left corner of the quilt so I know how to load it.
Step 2: Prepare The Quilt Top
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Be sure all loose threads are trimmed from the quilt top.
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Press it well.
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Do not add extra embellishments like buttons, beads, crystals, etc. to your quilt top until it has been quilted.
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Add a safety pin to the top left corner of the quilt so I know how to load it.
Step 3: Delivering the Quilt
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Bring the backing and the quilt top, keeping them separate. If you are providing batting, bring that but do not sandwich your backing, batting and quilt top.