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Old 04-18-2015, 06:23 AM
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I have drawn a complete blank. Does the quilt TOP have to be 4 inches larger on all sides for the LAQ? Thanks.
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Old 04-18-2015, 06:28 AM
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Noooooooooooooooooooo The backing has to be larger.
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The extra 4" on all side is for the backing. You need the extra fabric to be able to center the batting and the quilt top correctly. That is the size I am prepping when I am sending my charity tops off to my LAQ.
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Old 04-18-2015, 06:39 AM
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Thank you! Some days are just so foggy.
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And you can ask your longarmer.
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And you can ask your longarmer.
Yes, be sure to ask. My LAQ requires 6 inches.
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My long armer requires the backing and the batting to be 4" larger all the way around.

Hope your quilt turns out wonderful! Have fun.
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