TIPS ON PREPARING YOUR QUILT TOP FOR LONGARM QUILTING

• Your quilt backing should be a minimum of 8” (20 cm) bigger than the quilt top in length and width.  This is necessary to attach your quilt successfully to the quilting frame. 

• Please NO embellishments are to be sewn to the quilt prior to quilting

• The quilt top and backing should be clipped free of loose threads on both the right and wrong sides

• If your quilt top has a lot of seams on the outer edges please stay stitch 1/8 inch from the edge for stability.

• Your quilt top should be pressed and ready for quilting with seams pressed to one side, not open. 

• If your backing fabric has a seam please sew ½ inch seams to allow for more durability and press seams open for less bulk. 

• When using a directional backing design please mark the top of the quilt with a safety pin.

• If you would like CeeCee Quilting to prepare your quilt top for you then an additional charge of $50 will apply.