This process is integral to a positive outcome on the longarm frame. Please contact us if you have any questions about preparing your quilt top.
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Excess threads have been trimmed from the back of the topper.(Especially important if dark threads or fabric are seamed with very light fabrics)
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Please indicate on the quilt which is the top edge - A piece of painters or masking tape works well to mark this area
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Sometimes seams around the edge of the quilt come apart which can later cause curled up edges when long arm quilting. Consider stitching 1/8" around the entire quilt edge to prevent this occurrence.
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If final edge is to be scalloped please do this after the longarm stitching is done.
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Embellishments such as buttons, pins etc. must be sewn on after longarm stitching is done.
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Give it a good iron before sending it.
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Backing must be a minimum of 5" wider on all sides. For example a quilt top that measures 60"x 80" should have minimum backing size of 70" x 90".
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If the backing is seamed, please use a generous 1 1/2" seam allowance, backstitch at the ends and iron open.
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Please leave the selvages if using wideback backing as this provides a nice straight edge to load on the frame.
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Please mark the top of the backing if there is a preference for direction. (Painters or masking tape is great)
