You have added some important additional points that are lacking on our website Hints page because I was afraid to offend piecers too much. I'd like to add good pressing to your list. I don't mind a little touch up but to take the time for the whole thing is something I need to charge for. Also on some machines even 3 additional inches can be skimpy. I have a thread cutter on our APQS Millenium and it requires a little more. Our side clamps will disrupt the stitching pattern. I have hemmed the edges of several 4-5" wide pieces of muslin for my own use, so it can be reused. I lay it on my backing and baste the 2 together for the additional width when needed (don't make a seam). If a client uses anything like this i return it. Also be sure your backing is squared it saves us time and you $$$$. I am so encouraged by your positive responses to this post and thankful to the originator.
Last edited by Silver Needle; 08-04-2012 at 11:16 PM.