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Piecing tip: When many seams come together reduce bulk by pressing seams
open.
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Your
quilt top should be “quilt ready". It should be pressed and all stray
threads cut. Check for seam breaks.
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Do not bring or send your quilt already basted.
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Backstitch all border seams or staystitch edges.
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Make sure that you measure the center length and center width of
your quilt before you add your borders so that you quilt is “square” for
mounting on the frame; otherwise puckers and other problems may occur.
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Backing fabric must be washed, pressed and squared.
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Backing and batting must be at least 5"
larger on all sides. Remove selvages from backing fabric before seaming;
use a ½" seam allowance,
pressed open. When selecting backing, please remember that the same color
thread is used in the needle and bobbin. Printed
backing fabric gives the best results.
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If your backing is pieced, make sure that all outer edges are
evenly trimmed.
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Extra Wide backings: Add 10" to measurements of quilt top, plus
5% for shrinkage (pre-wash). Best trimmed, not torn. Must be squared up.
Buy at least 1/4 yard more than you think you need.
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