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trim all loose threads (both sides of quilt) and repair frayed or open seams |
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press thoroughly |
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ensure borders are flat (quilting will not flatten out waves) |
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square the corners |
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back stitch outside seams or stay stitch the perimeter of the quilt to secure outside seams |
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mark "TOP" with safety pin through a piece of paper |
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remove all other pins, safety pins and embellishments |
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| Back |
(8" wider and longer than top): |
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press thoroughly |
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fabric should be of the same type (i.e., all cotton) and weight of the top
(no batiste or sail cloth when you have used calico to piece the top)
NEVER use bed sheets (the quality of the quilting will be very poor as the weave is too tight) |
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remove selvages before sewing back together using ½" seams (press open) |
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colors similar or matching quilt top |
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square the corners |
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at least 8" larger than top |
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| Batting |
(8" wider and longer than top): |
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wash and dry 100% cotton batting, then measure to ensure it’s 8" wider and longer than the top |
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blended and poly batting should be misted and dried on lowest or air setting |
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| Binding: |
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prepared 2-1/4" wide binding strips, sewn together, equal to the circumference of the quilt plus 12 inches. |
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press binding in half, wrong sides together |
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binding cut on straight of grain, NOT on the bias
(Quilts with curved edges or corners require binding to be cut on the bias.) |
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| Mailing: |
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specify if you wish your quilt returned to you via UPS or USPS |
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insurance is recommended for your quilt (it will be insured when returned to you) |
