Preparing for LAQ ??
#1
I'm beginning a new quilt, and am considering having it quilted at my local quilt shop. In the past, I have always hand-quilted my quilts myself. Is there anything I need to do/not do when piecing my quilt that will make the quilting easier???
#2
Just be sure to add four inches to the backing on all four sides. Plus if you have alot of pieced edges you might want to stitch around the outside edge.(stay stitching) so, if your quilt is 80x80 the backing should be 84x84
#5
My dear friend just sent me her quilt top, and as much as I love her it was a mess, so on that, be aware of your seams, open or closed all going one way and clip those thread ends LAQ's can be very fussy bout the condition on these areas, of the top you give to them and press it nice and flat. I am greatful the woman who LA's for me will tollerate my messhaps.
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Originally Posted by Lindsey
Just be sure to add four inches to the backing on all four sides. Plus if you have alot of pieced edges you might want to stitch around the outside edge.(stay stitching) so, if your quilt is 80x80 the backing should be 84x84
#7
Originally Posted by charismah
Originally Posted by Lindsey
Just be sure to add four inches to the backing on all four sides. Plus if you have alot of pieced edges you might want to stitch around the outside edge.(stay stitching) so, if your quilt is 80x80 the backing should be 84x84
It is a good idea to talk to the person that you want to quilt it to see if they have any requests.
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