Quilt Preparations
 

We ask that you bring us your quilt as a separate top and back (I use Hobb 80/20 batting, but you are welcome to source your own if you prefer). Your backing must be larger than your top. i prefer that it be at least 8 inches bigger than your quilt top, meaning if your top is 60" x 70" we need your backing to be 68" x 78". If you have extra fabric, you don't need to cut it off, I am able to just roll it onto the machine and it's not in the way. I request that the edges of your back are straight to facilitate the loading process.

 

Check to make sure that there is minimal 'fullness' in your borders and your quilt is as square as possible. In extreme cases, when your quilt is not square it can lead to wrinkles, folds, or waves in your quilt top. A quick check to see if your quilt is fairly square is to fold it in quarters and see if the outside edges line up well. Or, you can take a square edge such as a ruler or piece of paper and place it on one of your corners. Alternatively, you can lay your quilt flat on the floor. If there is a wrinkle that you seem to chase around the outside edge and can't get to lay flat then you've got a bit of a fullness problem

Please press or starch your quilt so that there are not any wrinkles and the seams lay flat.  Bring your quilt in on a hanger to avoid any further wrinkles from forming.