Debbbie Carmichael using an APQS Lenni quilting machine
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The better a quilt top is prepared before quilting, the better the finished result will be.
Your quilt should not be basted, pinned or tacked together.
Be sure all seams and stitches are secure.
If you have a pieced border or bias edges on the outside of your quilt, please stay-stitch 1/4” in from the edge.
Trim all loose threads, especially on the front of the quilt. They can get caught in the foot of the machine or, if they are stitched over they will be difficult to remove.
Dark threads may show through light fabric.
Iron your top well, with all seams pressed either to one side or open.
Iron the backing well, with seams pressed open! Please be sure to remove the selvage edges from any seams, after completing the seam(s).
Make sure that the quilt top, the backing and the batting are square and have straight edges.
If the quilt top or backing is directional, or you plan to hang the quilt, please indicate the top of the piece with a marked piece of paper, attached with a safety pin.
Backing and batting should be at least 4” larger than the quilt top on all sides. For example, if your quilt measures 60” x 80”, your backing should be at least 68” x 88”.
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