Quilting Techniques

Quilt Tops

Press your quilt top well Trim seams and loose threads Mark the top of the quilt Mark the backing top and bottom if necessary BACKING Allow an extra 4" beyond all sides of the quilt top. 100% pre-washed cotton is recommended. Removing selvedge when piecing the back will help prevent puckering of the back when quilting.

Batting

Allow an extra 4-6 inches beyond all sides of the quilt.

Thread

White, natural, black, purple, tan, camel, cranberry, hunter, navy, pink, blue, and others are available for you to use, mix and match.

Quilting Sizes

BABY ~ up to 45" x 60" (2700 sq in)

THROW ~ up to 54" x 75" (4050 sq in)

TWIN ~ up to 56" x 90" (5040 sq in)

FULL ~ up to 70" x 100" (7000 sq in)

QUEEN ~ up to 80" x 104" (8320 sq in)

KING ~ up to 90" x 104" (9360 sq in)

Binding

Includes preparing the binding, sew to quilt & hand stitch to the back

(you will need 1 yard of fabric for full-queen and king)

   
     
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