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Jingle 04-26-2016 07:10 AM

I do trim it up to 2-4" to count down on the likelihood of it getting caught in the quilting. Has happened before.
After quilting I trim it even with the top.

MadQuilter 04-26-2016 09:23 AM

It's not just for a shifting top, you also want to have something to hold on to when you get to the edges.

Boston1954 04-26-2016 10:50 AM

I wait until after. However, I do not make it as large as instructed. I usually only put about 2-3 inches on a side.

lynnie 04-26-2016 03:58 PM

I always do after, and there's always some shifting to be done anyway.

DOTTYMO 04-27-2016 01:32 AM

Leave the surplus on until all. The quilting is done. Then trim ready for the binding. You may find you trim a little off the top as the edges have become wonky during the process of quilting. This wonkyness is normal.

carolynjo 04-27-2016 05:49 AM

Joe, remember to stitch about 1/4" around the top when you are ready to start quilting because it will keep the batting from raveling, if you are going to hand or DSM quilt it.

citruscountyquilter 04-27-2016 08:25 AM

I always trim after. I also stitch around the edge to hold the three layers together before I trim.


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