Quilt Prep Checklist

✓Press Quilt Top

Press all seams flat and trim excess threads from the quilt top.

✓Backing & Batting

Be sure that backing (and batting, if you're providing) are at least 4" larger than the quilt top on all four sides. Make sure backing fabric is square.

✓Repair

Repair any holes in seams and remove any pins from the fabric (top and/or backing).

✓Don't Baste

Send all layers separately - i.e. do not baste your quilt. All layers are loaded onto the longarm frame individually.

✓Prep Backing

Press backing, including any seams if it's pieced.

✓Consider a stay stitch

A stay stitch is a line of stitching around the perimeter of the quilt (about 1/8" from the edge) that helps keep seams from popping and helps prevent distortion of any bias edges.