Longarm Ready Checklist
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Properly Sized Backing Your backing fabric should be at least 4 inches larger than your quilt top on all sides to allow for quilting margins and handling. Example: a 60" x 80" quilt should have a backing fabric at least 68" x 88." Extra fees may apply if I need to put extra time and effort into getting your quilt ready to load.
02
Check for Fullness
Inspect your quilt top for any gaps, puckers, or waves. Smooth out and fix any irregularities to ensure a flat, professional finish.
03
Trim Wayward Threads and Loose Ends
If you have not opted for our Press & Prep Service, check over your pieced top and trim away any long threads so they don't end up showing through light areas of your piecing. Small bumps or thread pulls may occur if loose threads are left untrimmed.
04
Press Your Quilt Top and Seams
If you have not opted for our Press & Prep Service, iron your quilt top thoroughly, pressing seams flat and down to reduce bumps and bulkiness. A smooth top will help achieve the best quilting results.
05
Label Directional Fabric
Label the top left corner of your quilt top and backing fabric if any fabric is directional to ensure proper orientation of your quilt during quilting or finishing.
06
Mail-In Instructions
Mail-in customers please ship your quilt in a plastic bag within a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely. Include your name and quilt identification to help us match it with your intake form when it arrives.
07
Book a Quilt
All set? Click Book a Quilt below and get started with the intake form
