Frequently Asked Questions
How to prepare your quilt top for longarming
Here are some quick and easy pointers to prepare your quilt top for longarming.
Press your seams
Ensure your seams are flat, avoiding folds & bulges. Remember to press your quilt from the top too!
2. Ensure that all edge seams are sewn
If your quilt has seams around the outer edges, baste through these seams about 1/8th of an inch in from the edge to secure any seams on the outer edge.
3. Trim loose threads
Remove any stray threads from the quilt top (front & back). Inspect the quilt seams for any holes and repair if necessary. If the quilt top has a light fabric that might easily show loose threads from the underside, clip those threads. No one wants to see a red thread underneath a nicely quilted area on the quilt top.
4. Ensure that your quilt top and bottom are lying flat and square
Using a rotary cutter and long ruler, ensure your quilt top and back are squared and even on all four sides.
5. Make sure you have enough backing fabric
The quilt backing should be 4-6" larger than the quilt top on all sides. Add 8-12" to the width and length of your quilt top. A quilt top that is 50" x 60" requires a quilt back that is at least 58" x 68". If the quilt back has seams, trim selvages off and press the seams open.
JRoussel.Creations has a selection of 108” wide backings available for purchase by the meter.
6. Make sure you have enough batting
A variety of batting choices are available. To ensure the best results, batting must be 4" larger than the quilt top on all sides.
JRoussel.Creations carries HOBBS 80/20 in natural for sale by the meter should you need batting.
