-
The use of 100% cotton materials in your quilt
making is recommended.
-
To achieve a smooth flat top, cut patchwork pieces
on the straight grain where ever possible. Seams should be pressed
flat.
-
Trim away excess threads from front & back of the
quilt top before sending for quilting.
-
Label the ‘top’ edge of the quilt.
-
Pieced borders should have a line of stay stitching
around the edge to prevent the seams popping open and distorting the
border
-
If wadding & backing are being provided, ensure that
they are cut at least 15cm larger than the top in length & width.
-
Always remove selvedges before joining backing.
-
Choose a backing fabric which has an even weave & is
a cotton fabric with similar ’feel’ to the top.
-
Please note that the use of ‘sheeting’ as a backing
fabric is not recommended as the weave may be too dense to allow
even needle penetration.
-
Blend, rather than contrast, the colour of the
backing fabric to the colours in the top to allow the best thread
colour match for machine quilting.
-
Remember that your Heirlooms deserve the best
materials available.
-
Always consult with your personally chosen machine
quilter for their requirements.
