John Scibran

Checklist for Preparing your Quilt for Quilting

• Do NOT layer or baste quilt layers together. This will be done on the machine
• Are all loose thread trimmed on top & backing?
• Check that there are no frayed or unsewn seams.
  
• Borders & Top are not Wavy.
  
• Make sure your corners are square
  
• Backstitch the outside seams or topstitch the entire outside edge at 3/16”.
• Quilt top & backing are pressed?
• Please mark the top of your quilt with a safety pin and note paper so we can see how you see your quilt.
  
• No embellishing please. The quilt cannot be quilted properly with obstacles in the way. Add them later
  
• Please refrain from using sheets as your backing. They have a tighter weave and the fabric is not the same quality as quilting fabric.
  
• Quilt top & backing seams pressed in proper direction?
• Busy backing prints hides threads and make starts and stops less obvious. Also Color of backing should coordinate with top.
  
• All selvages must be trimmed from backing fabric, especially at seams.
  
• Use 1/2” seams on backing, if possible. For more secure seam, backstitching at ends.