Preparing Your Quilt for Longarm Quilting

QUILT TOP

• Quilt top pressed and squared

• All threads clipped

• All seams secured

• Top of your quilt marked with a small piece of masking tape

QUILT BACKING

• Backing pressed and squared.

• Backing at least 4 inches larger than the quilt top on EACH side.  That means, if you have a 60" x 72" quilt top, your backing should measure at least 68" x 80"

• All threads clipped, all seams secured

• Seam in your backing?  Use a generous 1/2" seam allowance, and press the seam open to avoid excess bulk.

• Top of your backing marked with a small piece of masking tape