When life gives you scraps,

make a quilt!

Make sure the top is flat and square.
Make sure your borders are sewn on nice and flat.
Clip loose threads, on the front and the back, and check that all seams are secure and pressed in the desired direction. Dark threads may shadow through light fabrics.
Trim any seam allowances that might cause lumps in the quilt.
Press well (don’t “iron”, which can stretch piecing).
If quilt is directional or has a definite top or bottom, safety-pin a note to the top to make sure designs are placed right side up.
No embellishments, please. Beads, crystals and the like must be added after quilting

Backing must be 6 to 8 inches larger than the quilt top. The larger the top, the more margin is needed.
Backing must be square and pressed. Do not include selvages in seams as it can cause puckering.
Seamed/ pieced backs must be flat and with secure seams, just like the top.
I recommend 1/2 inch seams in your backing. Press open for less bulk.

Batting must be 6 to 8 inches larger than the quilt top.
If you are supplying your own batting, verify that it is of a type suitable for machine quilting. Some high-loft or poor quality batting will not be accepted as they will affect the quality of the quilting. Contact us if you have a question about your batting.
Packaged batting can be removed from the bag and fluffed in the dryer to remove creases. If pre-shrinking is desired, follow package directions.
Fold the batting for shipping if necessary; please do not stuff it back in the bag.

If you wish to have us attach your binding, prepare your binding of bias or straight strips (whichever you prefer.) Strips 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" inches wide are suggested; seam on the diagonal to measure the perimeter of the quilt plus 12 inches. Press in half lengthwise.