Quilt Prep

Written By Linsey Cloud
 
 

Getting ready to submit a quilt top for quilting? Please review the following requirements to make sure you get the best possible results.

  • Make sure your batting and backing are larger than your quilt top by 4” on all sides. If your quilt top is 60”x60”, your backing should be 68”x68”.

  • Square up your backing fabric so there are no uneven edges.

  • Backing seams should be pressed open if possible, with the selvedges removed.

  • Label the top of your quilt top and backing with a note and/or a pin.

  • Give your quilt top and backing a fresh press before mailing or dropping off.

  • Clip loose threads, especially dark threads that may show through white fabric.

  • If you are shipping your quilt, fold your quilt top, backing, and batting separately. Place them in a plastic bag inside the mailing box or envelope.

Once I receive your quilt, I’ll begin quilting. This starts with measuring your quilt, loading it onto my longarm quilting machine, and quilting. When I’m done, I will send photos of your quilt and an invoice via email. After you pay the invoice, I will ship your quilt back to you!

 
 

What size should my backing be?

Here's an easy way to remember: Four-for-four! :) I require the backing to be 4" extra ON ALL SIDES. For example, if you have a quilt top that is 60" x 80", your backing should measure at least 68" x 88". It can be bigger, not smaller. Extra fees may apply if I need to put extra time and effort into getting your quilt ready to load. If you have questions, please ask.

I'm passionate about being able to give you results you will love. Teamwork! :)

Tidy It Up!

Please press your top and backing for me so that it's nice and tidy and ready for me to load. Please also clip stray threads or raveling fabrics as best as you can. You might not be able to get them all, but to prevent dark threads from shadowing through your quilt top, please don't skip this important step!

Linsey Cloud