Here are some steps you can take to keep your cost down as well as help ensure a finished quilt that you will be pleased with.

~ Clip and remove all loose threads from front side of quilt top. Loose threads may get caught in the machine which could cause your quilt to tear. Also, dark threads will show through light colored fabrics when quilted so be sure to check the back of the quilt top to be sure to clip loose threads.

~ Press quilt top and backing completely so that all seams lay as flat as possible.

~Backing and batting should be at least 4 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides.

~ Mark top of quilt with a safety pin and make sure there are no other pins or needles in the quilt - there is no need to pin or baste anything together.

~Keep in mind that puckers and stretched areas cannot be completely quilted out; however, I will do my best to blend them as much as possible.

~If you have a pieced border, for best results, stay stitch 1/4" around the edge of your quilt top. This helps keep the borders from stretching while being quilted.

Batting Suggestions:

     Warm and Natural
     Warm and White
     Quilter's Dream Select Poly
     Quilter's Dream Select Cotton
     Hobbs Heriloom Cotton Batting

As always, please call or email if you have any questions!