Prepare Your Quilt for Longarm Quilting

A little preparation goes a long way toward creating a beautiful finished quilt. Follow these simple guidelines before shipping or dropping off your quilt so everything is ready for the longarm.

1. Prepare Your Quilt Top


READY

Your quilt top should be complete, clean, and pressed before quilting.

PRESS & CHECK

Press seams as flat as possible and trim any loose threads, especially dark threads that could show through lighter fabrics. Check that seams around the outside edges are secure.

MARK THE TOP

If your quilt has a definite top, simply mark it with a note or safety pin so I know which direction you’d like it quilted.

2. Prepare Your Backing

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MAKE IT LARGER

Your backing should be at least 4 inches larger than your quilt top on all four sides.


Example: A 60" × 80" quilt top needs backing that measures at least 68" × 88".



PIECED BACKINGS

Pieced backings are welcome. Remove selvages from seams and use a ½" seam allowance. Press the seams open whenever possible.

PRESS & SQUARE

Please press your backing and make sure it is square before sending it.

3. Prepare Your Batting

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CHOOSE YOUR BATTING

You may provide your own batting, or batting can be added to your quilting order.



ALLOW EXTRA ROOM

If you provide your own batting, it should be at least 4 inches larger than your quilt top on all four sides, just like your backing.

KEEP LAYERS SEPARATE

Please do not baste, pin, or spray-baste your quilt. Your quilt top, batting, and backing need to remain three separate pieces so they can be loaded individually onto the longarm.

4. Before You Send Your Quilt

ONE FINAL CHECK

Before shipping or dropping off your quilt, make sure:

✓ Quilt top is clean and pressed
✓ Loose threads have been trimmed
✓ Seams and borders are secure
✓ Backing is at least 4" larger on all four sides
✓ Batting is at least 4" larger on all four sides
✓ Quilt top, batting, and backing are separate
✓ The top of the quilt is marked, if directional
✓ Any special instructions are included

Your Quilt Is Ready!

Once we’ve confirmed your quilting details, you can ship your quilt to me or arrange for drop-off. I’ll take care of it from there and keep you updated along the way.

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