Quilt top
* Press seams flat - to one side is better than pressing quilt top seams open.
* Remove any thread tails.
* Make sure your quilt top is square. If your quilt starts off a wobbly shape, it
will still be a wobbly shape after I’ve quilted it. I live in a Vicarage but I can’t perform
miracles!
* Stay-stitching 1/8” from the edge of your top
will ensure the seams hold firm and do not come adrift under tension on the
frame.
Batting
* Should be 4” larger than the quilt top on
each side
- eg 48” x 58” for a 40” x 50” quilt.
- eg 48” x 58” for a 40” x 50” quilt.
Backing fabric
* Should also be 4” larger than the quilt top
on each side, as above.
* Please square your backing fabric.
* You will achieve a much better end result if
you wash your backing fabric. I know
this involves irritating pressing of a huge piece of fabric, but in my
experience the stitch quality on the back of your quilt will be immeasurably
improved if your backing has been washed and pressed. Some fabric you could get away with, but some
has too much finish on it. You have been
warned!
* If you’ve pieced your backing, press your
seams open and stay-stitch 1/8” from the edge of the quilt top in those places.
I use 100% cotton thread - Signature or
Robison Anton. I will discuss colour
options with you.
