Quilt Preparation
Proper quilt preparation will save us time and you money. By following the preparation steps below you can avoid time delays and “add-on charges”.
- Press your quilt top and backing thoroughly.
- Please safety pin the top of both the quilt and backing fabric.
- If you pre-wash your fabrics, it is best to pre-wash all of them.
- Clip all loose threads from back and front of quilt top.
- Square up backing fabric, or we will have to charge you to do it.
- Your backing and batting must be a minimum of 4” larger than your Quilt top on all four sides.
- Do not baste, pin or tack your quilt together. Just fold each piece.
- When seaming your backing, be sure to remove all selvages.
- Be aware that fullness and puckers, which have been pieced in, cannot be quilted out.
Border Tips:
- Avoid handling your quilt by the borders once they have been attached. This can stretch them and cause them to become loose and wavy.
- Straight borders cut from the length of the grain, (parallel to the selvage) lay much flatter than those cut cross-grained.
- Please note all quilts are trimmed to 3/4 inch unless otherwise requested. All leftover batting and backing material will be returned with the quilt.
Add-on charges: If your quilt requires preparation upon its arrival, the following charges will apply. (you will be notified immediately via email)
- Squaring backing: $10.00
- Pressing: $10.00
- Piecing backing: $10.00 per seam
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